Improving area estimates and greenhouse gas emissions data for peat under grassland conversion in Scotland
Introduction This project will support the Scottish Government’s Peatland Policy Unit (within the Directorate for Environment and Forestry) in the delivery of the peatland restoration programme and related targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from peatland under the Scottish Government’s Climate Change Plan. Background & Context An estimated 6.6 MtCO2 is emitted from Scottish peatlands each year, with approximately 38% of this attributed to deep peat (>0.5 m) under grassland conversion. Here all re...
Buyer
Scottish Government
Value
£93,675
Published
27 Sept 2023
Closes
28 Aug 2023
Procurement details
Source
Pcs
Region
UKM82
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
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Contract ends
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CPV classifications
73000000
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Lots
Lot 1 Improving area estimates and greenhouse gas emissions data for peat under grassland conversion in Scotland
£93,675
Scope /Statement of Requirement The project will require extensive ground measurement of areas of suspected grassland on peat, followed by upscaling. The objectives will be to: - Understand the nature of the ‘grassland on peat’ classification; i.e. use robust field studies to determine the accuracy of (i) selected peatland maps for deep peat and (ii) selecte...
Delivery: Scotland
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Introduction This project will support the Scottish Government’s Peatland Policy Unit (within the Directorate for Environment and Forestry) in the delivery of the peatland restoration programme and related targets for the reduction of green...
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RRF/006/23 - ITT
1 Aug 2023
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RRF/006/23 - Terms and Conditions
1 Aug 2023
Improving area estimates and greenhouse gas emissions data for peat under grassland conversion in Scotland
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Introduction This project will support the Scottish Government’s Peatland Policy Unit (within the Directorate for Environment and Forestry) in the delivery of the peatland restoration programme and related targets for the reduction of green...
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