9.8 Bogs and Peatlands
We note the following statement in Section 9.8 Bogs and Peatlands: “The council recognises the potential of industrial peatlands in relation to re-wetting, re-wilding, carbon sequestration and after uses with job opportunities.” We would respectfully request that the text be amended as follows (amended text in Red) to ensure consistency with National and Regional Planning Policy as previously outlined in our comments on Chapter 7.
“The council recognises the potential of industrial peatlands in relation to renewable energy, industrial development, ecosystem services, biodiversity (re-wetting, re-wilding), and carbon sequestration as well as tourism, amenity, recreation and after uses with job opportunities.”