Humberhead Peatland
LIFE Moor Space
Hatfield | Thorne | Crowle & Goole Moors
The Humberhead Peatlands are located in the north of England, UK. They comprise Thorne, Goole, and Crowle Moors, as well as Hatfield Moors and represent the largest area of raised bog wilderness in lowland Britain at 2,887 hectares in size. The site is internationally important, both as an example of a lowland raised mire and for its breeding nightjars.
An Introduction
The Humberhead Peatlands are a remnant of a large wetland that occupied the floodplain of the Humberhead Levels thousands of years ago. They have been worked for peat throughout recorded history. The impact of this working has been to leave the remaining area with too varied a water table to allow peat formation.
To restore the Peatlands and return them to favourable condition, Natural England and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust are undertaking restoration works on Thorne and Crowle Moors. The project is supported by LIFE, which is a financial instrument of the European Union.
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Thorne Moors – Restoration in action
Volunteers and Natural England staff have worked tirelessly to plant over 18,500 cottongrass and Sphagnum plugs across the Humberhead Peatlands. These specialist peatland plants play a vital role in restoring the hydrology, biodiversity, and long‑term resilience of...
Webinar: From Degradation to Regeneration
You can find a recording of our latest Webinar, From Degradation to Regeneration: Stories of Peatland Restoration on Youtube. From Degradation to Regeneration: Dive into Four Stories of Peatland Restoration that showcase how these amazing ecosystems can bounce back...
LIFE Moor Space Newsletters – Issue 17
All of our LIFE Moor Space newsletters are available to read online. Our latest issue can be found here. You can check out past issues on the LIFE Moor Space project page.