CONNECTING WITH OUR PEATLAND HERITAGE (Action 2) Lead LAG: Lomond & Rural Stirling (Scotland) Perahphojolan Kehitys ry (Finland) Centre Ouest Bretagne (France) Offaly (Ireland) European Commission

Lomond & Rural Stirling LEADER+ Peatland Site 1: Flander Moss

CONNECTING WITH OUR PEATLAND HERITAGE Objectives of project:  Exchange of experience of existing practice  New and different ways of managing visitors to peatland sites  New and different ways of interpreting peatland sites  Production of European best practice guide on “Connecting People with their Peatland Heritage”  Dissemination of findings

CONNECTING WITH OUR PEATLAND HERITAGE Elements of project:  4 Countries, 4 LEADER+ areas  4 Different social contexts  4 Access and interpretation pilot projects  6 Local partners, 5 peatland sites  4 Themed workshops  1 Reporter  1 Best Practice Guide  1 Dissemination Event

CONNECTING WITH OUR PEATLAND HERITAGE: Social Contexts Peat is... A precious environmental resource for conserving A source of fuel A commercial product An attraction for tourists and visitors Somewhere to walk the dog An educational resource A link with cultural heritage

From industry... …to conservation...

…to recreation...

Community Youth Art Business WORKSHOP THEMES: ACCESS AND INTERPRETATION

WORKSHOP 1: EXPLORING WAYS OF INVOLVING THE COMMUNITY

WORKSHOP 3: INTERPRETING PEATLANDS THROUGH ART

FINNISH PILOT: THE ECO TOURIST POTENTIAL

SCOTTISH PILOT: PHYSICAL ACCESS IN AN ECO- FRIENDLY WAY

CONNECTING WITH OUR PEATLAND HERITAGE NEXT STEPS  Final workshop in France  Work continues on each pilot project  Reporter gathering and analysing information  Production of best practice guide  Final dissemination event (wide audience) More information: Anne-Michelle Ketteridge, Lomond & Rural Stirling LEADER+