Framework for National Peatland Action Programme and Pen y Cymoedd Habitat Management Plan Restoration Works

Descriptions

These works are required to reinstate the hydrological function of the remnant bog features on the sites to which they will be applied. Bogs are essentially low-flow hydrological systems, so any drainage infrastructure installed for afforestation, or erosion features naturally occurring or man-made, increase water flow off the bog and therefore lead to degradation of the underlying peat. Restoration of the natural hydrological conditions will reinstate blanket bog functionality and reverse the processes of erosion and re-establish peat forming conditions. Techniques and operations for restoring other native habitats included in the Pen y Cymoedd Habitat Management Plan will be undertaken off this FWA using the same machinery types as required to deliver the above works., WGWE refers to the Welsh Government Woodland Estate., This lot is split into 4 regional sub-lots: North Wales, Mid Wales, South Wales & Pen-y-Cymoedd (which is located in the Neath Port Talbot & Rhondda Cynon Taff local authority areas).