C~N~Do Scotland News

CNDo Scotland Carbon Conservation Scheme - Sharing the Paramo Philosophy

Our Carbon Conservation Scheme has been featured in the Paramo Clothing Hill, Hike & More catalog. Here's what they had to say about it:

A pioneering carbon conservation scheme developed by National Trust for Scotland(NTS) and Paramo Premier Retailer, C~N~Do Scotland, celebrates its first year on the island of Arran.

The peat in Scotland's soils is one of the most significant peat bog carbon stores in the world. If it dries out, carbon is released into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming. To conserve both soil and carbon, NTS and C~N~Do Scotland eastablished it's Carbon Conservation Scheme in January 2007 with a web-based appeal for donations.

Work commenced in August 2007 at NTS Goatfell property, with volunteers damming drains on the damaged upland peat bog in Coire a'Bhradhain.

Kate Sampson, NTS Senior Ranger on Arran, commented:

"The NTS volunteers made real progress with controlling water, stopping the peat drying out, recreating boggy conditions, and promoting species like sphagnum mosses, sundews and bog cotton grass. The scheme with C~N~Do has been integral, rainsing awareness as well as funds, and encouraging individuals and businesses to act onn their carbon footprint."

Contribute to the project, as an individual or a business, and reduce the carbon impact of your energy costs. To donate or to join a conservation group visit the C~N~Do Scotland Carbon Conservation web site.