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<p>Peat policy is a devolved matter and the information provided therefore relates
to England only.</p><p> </p><p>Defra does not have any data on the percentage of Grade
1 and 2 lowland peat let on annual farm business tenancies.</p><p> </p><p>In the Environmental
Improvement Plan, we said that we are committed to halting the degradation of our
lowland peat soils which causes such significant harm to the environment.</p><p> </p><p>We
have also agreed to take forward action on all recommendations of the Lowland Agricultural
Peat Task Force Chair's report, recognising the vital role that lowland peat soils
play in producing food for our nation and supporting our rural economies.</p><p> </p><p>We
are currently funding approximately £12.5million on projects on paludiculture, local
collaboration, and water management, as first steps towards a more sustainable future
for lowland agricultural peat.</p><p> </p><p>We are also developing a new England
Peat Map that will help us identify areas for future intervention.</p>
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