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Deep Peat - Into the Depths of Time
CCC showcased an amazing peat core timeline at the Scottish Archaeology Fair hosted by Archaeology Scotland and Galloway Glens.
Oct 21, 20224 min read
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The Blanket Bog at Forsinard
Take a trip with us to the immense and beautiful blanket bog at Forsinard Flows.
Jun 23, 20224 min read
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The Peat We Cut
I was 8 when we moved from built up England to a crofting house in rural Scotland, and I recall the days spent at the peat bank with ease.
May 26, 20224 min read
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Silver Flowe – Reflections from the Bog
On a recent spring day the CCC team and two colleagues from GSAB hiked up to Silver Flowe, an iconic mountain bog.
May 4, 20224 min read
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The Legacy of Biosphere Explorers
Our environmental education project comes to an end, and we share the legacy learning resources created during the project.
Apr 29, 20224 min read
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Biosphere Explorers 2 Wraps Up
Biosphere Explorers 2 project officer, Carys, reflects on what the education project has achieved.
Apr 8, 20223 min read
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Welcoming Kerry.
Our new Peatland Connections project officer, Kerry, introduces herself with a short interview blog.
Apr 1, 20224 min read
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Welcoming Greer.
We interview our new Office Manager, Greer.
Mar 25, 20222 min read
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Cranberries and Cottongrasses - A Day on the Bog
Project Officer Jack talks about what a day surveying a Dumfries and Galloway bog looks like.
Mar 9, 20224 min read
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The Wellbeing Economy
Communications officer Carys summarises & reflects on the discussion from The Wellbeing Economy, a webinar from Scotland's Climate Festival.
Feb 17, 20224 min read
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Technique of the Week: Bunding
For World Wetlands Day, we're revisiting our 'technique of the week' blog series and shining the spotlight on the bunding techniques.
Feb 2, 20223 min read
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Jayne's Goodbye
Our Peatland Connections project officer, who has now moved onto a new role, reflects on her time with the Carbon Centre.
Jan 6, 20224 min read
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Our Year in Review
The team gathered together to talk about their goals, victories, challenges and reflections from this year.
Dec 22, 20214 min read
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Art, Science, and the Benefits of Collaboration
Jayne and Anna reflect on their experience at the Pendle In-Situ symposium: People, Ecology, Art, and Terrain: Starting a Collaboration.
Dec 15, 20213 min read
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Welcoming Lewis.
We interview our newest team member, Lewis.
Dec 9, 20212 min read
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Reflections on COP26
Founder and trustee of CCC Dr Mary-Ann Smyth (Mas), and General Manager Dr Emily Taylor reflect on their COP26 experience.
Dec 3, 20215 min read
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Climate Concerned: Is it eco-anxiety or climate trauma?
Around mid-September, several media outlets noticed a recent study on young people’s views on climate change. Headlines ranged from...
Nov 26, 20213 min read
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Welcoming Jack.
We share a quick introductory interview with Jack, our new project officer.
Nov 17, 20212 min read
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The Tarras Valley Nature Reserve Launches Second Community Buy-Out
Carys visits the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve as they launch their second community buyout to double the size of the reserve.
Oct 28, 20213 min read
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The Tactics of Greenwashing
Greenwashing is a buzzword we’ve likely all heard of – but the word encompasses a huge range of tactics. Let's talk about them.
Oct 21, 20215 min read
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