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    Sep 22, 2022 5 minutes

    UK Government bans sale of peat to amateur gardeners from 2024

    The Government has announced a ban on the sale of peat to amateur gardeners in England by 2024, in one of the most significant changes to gardening in a generation. The announcement follows a public consultation which received more than 5,000 responses, over 95 per cent of which supported a ban on retail peat sales.

    The ban aims to protect peatlands and the natural environment. “Peatlands are precious ecosystems that harbour beautiful and fascinating wildlife, shape the character of iconic landscapes, purify water and help to reduce flood risk,” says Chair of Natural England, Tony Juniper. “They are also our largest natural carbon stores.” However, only 13% of peatlands are in a near-natural state due to agricultural use, overgrazing, burning and extraction for use in growing media.

    Environment Minister Richard Benyon said: “The actions announced mark a new

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