Other instrument
UK Peatland Code
Peatland Code
Two-framework evaluation · independent scoring
CRCF (certification)Partial
EU Biomass Strategy (allocation)Not aligned
↯ Two-framework dissonance — CRCF assessment differs from EU Biomass Strategy assessment. The asymmetry is the signal, not a defect.
Who benefits, concretely
Land managers
| Policy | Benefit | Concrete value | Eligibility | What to do | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Peatland Code Other scope | Carbon credit eligibility Land managers restoring peatlands under the Peatland Code can generate and sell verified carbon credits. The North Pennines GIS model reduces verification costs and accelerates credit generation. | up to 10kt CO2/y in avoided CO2 emissions | Peatland restoration projects meeting Peatland Code methodology standards. | Undertake verified peatland restoration, submit to Peatland Code assessment process using GIS modelling. | ongoing |
| UK Peatland Code Other scope | Other Peatland restoration programmes accessing carbon finance under the Peatland Code have attracted significant public and private co-funding, enabling large-scale landscape restoration. | £42 million invested in restoration over 19 years | Land managers collaborating on peatland restoration within UK National Landscapes. | Partner with NPNL or equivalent body; implement restoration techniques such as grip blocking and revegetation. | ongoing |
Type: OTHER
Scope: NATIONAL · GB
Status: ACTIVE
A voluntary certification standard for quantifying carbon benefits from peatland conservation and restoration in the UK, enabling land managers to generate and sell carbon credits from verified peatland restoration projects.
Sources
- Botanica - carbon storage of cattails v7 Jan26.pdf· p. 23