Lindow Moss Landscape Partnership

What is it?

A 465 ha landscape project focused on peatland restoration, wet woodland creation, and habitat enhancement, targeting the carbon and biodiversity markets. Lindow Moss is the largest lowland peatland in Cheshire. 

The Lindow Moss Landscape Partnership is a 465-hectare landscape recovery project focused on restoring one of Cheshire’s most important lowland peatland environments. 

The programme combines peatland restoration, wet woodland creation and habitat enhancement to support carbon sequestration, biodiversity recovery and long-term environmental resilience. 

Lindow Moss represents the largest lowland peatland in Cheshire and provides a significant opportunity to deliver climate and nature recovery outcomes at landscape scale. 

Why is this needed? / Why are we doing this?

Lowland peatlands are among the UK’s most important carbon stores and ecological habitats, yet many have been degraded through historic drainage, land use change and habitat fragmentation. 

Restoring Lindow Moss will help protect and enhance a nationally significant peatland landscape while improving water retention, supporting wildlife recovery and increasing climate resilience. 

The programme also supports investment into natural carbon storage and biodiversity enhancement markets. 

What is it going to deliver?

The will deliver:

    • Peatland re-wetting and restoration
    • Wet woodland creation
    • Habitat enhancement and ecological connectivity
    • Biodiversity Net Gain habitat creation
    • Long-term carbon sequestration
    • Improved water retention and hydrological resilience
    • Protection and enhancement of rare species and wetland habitats
    • Opportunities for investment into carbon and biodiversity markets  

    The programme has already secured approximately £250,000 towards delivery and development activity.

    Intervention:

    • Re-wetting Peatland
    • Wet Woodland Creation
    • Wet Habitat Creation
    • Woodland Habitat Creation

    LNRS Priorities and Actions / LNP Goals:

    This project aligns with the following Cheshire Local Nature Partnership goals: 

    Goal One

    Increase contribution of nature-based solutions to address the ecological and climate crises.

    Goal Three

    Increase value of investment into nature.

    Goal Four

    Mainstream nature recovery to ensure Cheshire becomes nature positive by 2030.

    Groundwork
    Estimated Cost:
    £250,000 secured to date, with further investment opportunities in development.
    Project Location:
    Lindow Moss, Cheshire.

    Area Covered:
    465 hectares.

    Local Authority Area:
    Cheshire East Council

    How Long is the Programme:
    ong-term phased restoration programme.

    Lead Partner:

    Groundwork
    Project Partners:
    Natural England, Wilmslow Town Council, Transition Wilmslow, Friends of Lindow Moss, Cheshire Wildlife Trust, Cheshire East Council, Mersey Rivers Trust.
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