Deep Peat - Into the Depths of Time
CCC showcased an amazing peat core timeline at the Scottish Archaeology Fair hosted by Archaeology Scotland and Galloway Glens.
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Jun 23, 20224 min read
The Blanket Bog at Forsinard
Take a trip with us to the immense and beautiful blanket bog at Forsinard Flows.
May 26, 20224 min read
The Peat We Cut
I was 8 when we moved from built up England to a crofting house in rural Scotland, and I recall the days spent at the peat bank with ease.
May 4, 20224 min read
Silver Flowe – Reflections from the Bog
On a recent spring day the CCC team and two colleagues from GSAB hiked up to Silver Flowe, an iconic mountain bog.
Apr 29, 20224 min read
The Legacy of Biosphere Explorers
Our environmental education project comes to an end, and we share the legacy learning resources created during the project.
Apr 8, 20223 min read
Biosphere Explorers 2 Wraps Up
Biosphere Explorers 2 project officer, Carys, reflects on what the education project has achieved.
Apr 1, 20224 min read
Welcoming Kerry.
Our new Peatland Connections project officer, Kerry, introduces herself with a short interview blog.
Mar 9, 20224 min read
Cranberries and Cottongrasses - A Day on the Bog
Project Officer Jack talks about what a day surveying a Dumfries and Galloway bog looks like.
Feb 17, 20224 min read
The Wellbeing Economy
Communications officer Carys summarises & reflects on the discussion from The Wellbeing Economy, a webinar from Scotland's Climate Festival.
Feb 2, 20223 min read
Technique of the Week: Bunding
For World Wetlands Day, we're revisiting our 'technique of the week' blog series and shining the spotlight on the bunding techniques.
Jan 6, 20224 min read
Jayne's Goodbye
Our Peatland Connections project officer, who has now moved onto a new role, reflects on her time with the Carbon Centre.
Dec 22, 20214 min read
Our Year in Review
The team gathered together to talk about their goals, victories, challenges and reflections from this year.
Dec 15, 20213 min read
Art, Science, and the Benefits of Collaboration
Jayne and Anna reflect on their experience at the Pendle In-Situ symposium: People, Ecology, Art, and Terrain: Starting a Collaboration.
Dec 3, 20215 min read
Reflections on COP26
Founder and trustee of CCC Dr Mary-Ann Smyth (Mas), and General Manager Dr Emily Taylor reflect on their COP26 experience.
Nov 26, 20213 min read
Climate Concerned: Is it eco-anxiety or climate trauma?
Around mid-September, several media outlets noticed a recent study on young people’s views on climate change. Headlines ranged from...
Nov 17, 20212 min read
Welcoming Jack.
We share a quick introductory interview with Jack, our new project officer.
Oct 28, 20213 min read
The Tarras Valley Nature Reserve Launches Second Community Buy-Out
Carys visits the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve as they launch their second community buyout to double the size of the reserve.
Oct 21, 20215 min read
The Tactics of Greenwashing
Greenwashing is a buzzword we’ve likely all heard of – but the word encompasses a huge range of tactics. Let's talk about them.
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