What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to provide solutions for changing agricultural practices on peatland through data and governance reforms.

May 3, 2026Open Access

RESPECT response to Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy

MGMiranda GeelhoedUniversity of Glasgow JRJill RobbieUniversity of Glasgow

Key Points

The aim is to provide solutions for changing agricultural practices on peatland through data and governance reforms.
Provided a response to the consultation on land use strategy.
Developed tools for landholders to implement changes effectively.
Collaborated with the LUNZ Hub and UKRI Land Use for Net Zero programme.
Proposals for governance reforms were outlined to support agricultural practice changes.
Data and methods were developed to aid in the transformation of peatlands.
Collaboration with stakeholders highlighted the importance of community engagement.

Abstract

This document provides a response by the Rapid Engagement with Stressed Peatlands and Communities in Transformation (RESPECT) project to the consultation on Scotland's fourth land use strategy. The RESPECT project is part of the Land Use for Net Zero, Nature and People (LUNZ) Hub and is funded by the UKRI Land Use for Net Zero programme. RESPECT aims to produce data, methods, landholder tools and proposals for governance reforms to change agricultural practices on peatland.

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