What: Our compost (soil conditioner) is of course peat free but we conducted research into commercial peat free composts and found some were very poor, others better - see our recommended list https://bisleycommunitycompostscheme.org.uk/peat-free-bisley-resources/. We provided demonstrations and talks on peat free growing during 2021 at the village Fetes and the annual allotment gathering in Bisley.

How: We educate people on why the peatlands need to be protected, enabling them to make better choices when buying compost. We also offer advice and guidance on how to 'grow your own' which contributes towards carbon neutrality.

Carbon Saving not yet quantified

Further Information: The Bisley Community Compost Scheme produces peat free compost that is available to buy. Just take a look at our Website https://bisleycommunitycompostscheme.org.uk/ Our peat free campaign also convinced the local Stancombe Farm Shop to stock Sylvagrow peat free compost.

• Solution: Food & Agriculture > Agriculture & Land > Soil Improvement > Conservation Agriculture
• Solution: Food & Agriculture > Agriculture & Land > Soil Improvement > Nutrient Management
• Solution: Food & Agriculture > Agriculture & Land > Soil Improvement > Regenerative Agriculture
• Solution: Nature, Conservation & Environment > Environmental Conservation > Wetlands > Peatland
• Solution: Enable > Advice & Guidance > Project Support > Technical Advice

Lead Group: Bisley Community Composting scheme

Contact Name: Lesley Greene

Partner Groups Role:

Related Initiatives: Bisley Community Composting Scheme

Postcode: GL6 7NH

Locality: Bisley-with-Lypiatt, Bisley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, South West