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6 restoration projects across the UK · 6,263 ha (incl. Emblehope footprint) · canonical figures verified 30 Apr 2026
Project Performance
Key Metrics
Total Project Area
1,483hectares
Island landscape restoration spanning peatland, coastal heath, and machair grasslands
Carbon Storage
~180,000tCO2e
Estimated peatland carbon sequestration over 30 years
↑ Restoration active
Biodiversity Units
2,847units
Estimated uplift across peatland, coastal, and grassland habitats (baseline + 30yr trajectory)
↑ 156% uplift projected
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Habitat Composition
Blanket Bog
1,038ha
Active peatland restoration removing drainage, blocking gullies, restoring Sphagnum mosses. Critical carbon store (~70% of island).
Golden plover
Dunlin
Sphagnum
Machair Grassland
208ha
Shell-sand coastal grassland. Species-rich wildflower meadow supporting rare plants and nesting corncrakes.
Corncrake
Twite
Orchids
Coastal Heath
148ha
Wind-sculpted heather moorland on twin peaks (229m). Maritime cliffs with seabird nesting sites.
Puffin
Razorbill
Fulmar
Freshwater Lochs
52ha
Oligotrophic loch systems including Loch an Duin. Otter breeding territories and black-throated diver habitat.
Otter
Diver
Arctic char
Coastal Dunes
37ha
White sandy isthmus connecting northern and southern peaks. Dynamic dune system with seal colonies on adjacent rocks.
Seal
Dune flora
Habitat Distribution by Area
Priority Species Monitoring
Golden Eagle
Schedule 1
↑ Territory confirmed
Corncrake
Red List
↑ 3 calling males 2025
Otter
Schedule 5
↑ Breeding confirmed
Puffin
Red List
↑ Colony expanding
Twite
Red List
↑ Machair stronghold
Black-throated Diver
Schedule 1
↑ Loch an Duin resident
Grey Seal
Protected
↑ Haul-out sites active
Bird Activity by Hour
Dawn Chorus (4-7am)
Active Period
Low Activity
Restoration Timeline
Ecosystem Services & Natural Capital
| Service Category | Specific Benefit | Metric | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Regulation | Peatland carbon storage | ~180,000 tCO2e | ● Active |
| Water Quality | Catchment filtration | Source protection | ● Improving |
| Flood Regulation | Peatland water retention | 32% increase | ● Restoration active |
| Biodiversity | Red List species habitat | 8 priority species | ● Monitored |
| Cultural Services | Recreation & heritage | Public access | ● Community benefit |
| Marine Productivity | Coastal nursery habitats | Shellfish, kelp beds | ● Baseline |
Verification & Standards
MRV Framework
NatureNode
Field verification protocol integrating camera traps, acoustic sensors, drone surveys, and manual transects. Data validated against Defra Metric 4.0 and IUCN standards.
Compliance Standards
Multi-standard
UK Biodiversity Net Gain, Peatland Code, TNFD alignment, Scottish Biodiversity Strategy. All baselines independently verified by NatureScot.
Reporting Frequency
Quarterly
Q1-Q4 ecological monitoring reports. Annual comprehensive assessments. Real-time data feeds for registered stakeholders via this portal.