Peatland Management Course

Two online training modules targeted specifically at farm advisers in both the lowlands and uplands on the BASIS professional register. basis-reg.co.uk/news/article/defra-peatlandtraining

The course is hosted by BASIS and aimed at farm advisers in both the lowlands and uplands. It consists of two online training modules, each around 40 minutes, and covers:

• how peatlands function in lowland and upland areas

• pressures on peatland ecosystems

• sustainable land management options

• support available, including through new Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier options launching later this year

The training is free for advisers on the BASIS professional registers and for those across the Defra group. Please note that the content of this course is targeted specifically at farm advisers, and Defra are working to create resources that are publicly available.

More detail and access to the course can be found here: basis-reg.co.uk/news/article/defra-peatlandtraining

The Farming Advice Service has also published an article and podcast to complement the launch of the course: Sustainable peatland management: a guide for farmers | Farming Advice Service