Peat Free Campaign
Peat Free Campaign
Status: Running
Description
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.
Solutions
- 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
Contacts
Lead Group: Bisley Community Composting scheme
Contact Name: Lesley Greene
Partner Groups Role:
Related Initiatives: Bisley Community Composting Scheme
Location
Postcode: GL6 7NH
Locality: Bisley-with-Lypiatt, Bisley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, South West
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