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Flow Country

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noun

  1. an area of moorland and peat bogs in northern Scotland known for its wildlife, now partly afforested

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Dr Steven Andrews, Flow Country world heritage project coordinator, says it was acknowledged during public consultations there were big concerns around perceived new restrictions.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2023

Heather shares his passion for the Flow Country and does not want to see a repeat of damaging activities on the peatland she witnessed in the 1970s.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2023

He added: "World Heritage site status for the Flow Country would shine a brighter light on peatlands globally, prompting fresh efforts to conserve, restore and research these landscapes in other parts of the world."

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2023

A flux tower in Scotland’s Flow Country measures gas concentrations and other variables in a peatland.Credit:

From Nature • Feb. 11, 2020

Early peatland-restoration efforts began in Flow Country in 1995, focused more on restoring bird habitats.

From Nature • Feb. 11, 2020

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