Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 8046 17 Peat Use Governments in the United Kingdom and across Europe are seeking to protect and enrich peat reserves, recognising their value to biodiversity and in global carbon storage. In the UK, there is a move to reduce peat use in horticulture to zero by 2030, subject to the development of ethically and practically suitable alternatives. The management plan should detail your approach, now and in the future, to reducing peat use in all growing media to zero where possible, and where it is not possible, Judges will be interested in your reasoning. The following approach may help managers to eliminate peat use: + Avoid purchasing plants grown in peat or products containing peat. Request relevant information from your suppliers + Use alternatives to peat such as appropriate recycled waste, or coir + Make your own compost from cuttings Further Information National Peatland Plans: “The Natural Choice: Securing the Value of Nature” 2011 (England) Scotland’s National Peatland Plan, Scottish Natural Heritage Restoring Welsh Peatlands – for people and wildlife, Natural Resources Wales, 2015 Peatland Action Plan – Irish Peatland Conservation Council Friends of the Earth www.foe.co.uk suggest alternatives to peat products.