In 2016, the Living Bog Project began restoring 750 hectares of Ireland’s raised bogs. 10 years later, over 6,300 peat dams have helped bring pioneer bog vegetation back
The Living Bog Project began Ireland's largest raised bog restoration in 2016. This initiative aimed to recreate over 750 hectares of active raised bog habitat. Peat dams were installed to block drains and restore water flow to the bogs. Pioneer vegetation and species returned as restoration work progressed across 12 sites.