Peatland Restoration - Alltforgan & Cerniau)

Tender description

RSPB Cymru is looking to appoint a contractor to supply peatland restoration services in and around the Lake Vyrnwy estate in accordance with the requirements outlined in this document. The tenders should fulfil the requirements of the brief outlined in this document. Lake Vyrnwy’s blanket bog is currently in an ‘unfavourable declining’ condition as a result of historical drainage, erosion, peat cutting for fuel, inappropriate grazing practices and ongoing colonisation by non-native conifers and rhododendron from adjacent forestry plantations. Drainage in particular has had a devastating effect, effectively re-shaping the bog with major and long-term implications for water, carbon and biodiversity. NRW is embarking on an ambitious programme to restore peatlands across Wales and funding is being made available for restoration work at Lake Vyrnwy including the removal of artificial drainage and reprofiling exposed peat hags in two separate areas: Allt Forgan and Cerniau. Please be aware that we are awaiting final confirmation of funding.