A massive wildfire in the Elan Valley of Wales highlighted the protective power of restored peatlands. Drone footage showed that areas recently underwent rewetting remained green and untouched while surrounding landscapes burned, proving that healthy peat acts as a natural firebreak. Peatlands are critical carbon sinks, holding 30 percent of Wales land based carbon. Restoration efforts, including the use of wool dams to retain water, help prevent the release of stored carbon and increase the resilience of farming land against extreme climate events.
