Peat Use Reduction Strategy

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This Strategy recognises the potential of peatlands as carbon sinks and seeks to protect them. To this end, the aim is to reduce the use of peat in the commercial horticultural sector as far as possible by 2030. In the hobby sector, all use of peat is to be eliminated by 2026. A central aspect of this Strategy is the development of alternatives to peat. The Strategy therefore outlines the support for farms which are converting to alternatives. The Strategy also outlines the establishment of service points which provide consultations during the conversion period. The Strategy is in line with the <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://climate-laws.org/document/national-peatland-bog-conservation-strategy-and-peatland-bog-protection-programs-of-the-federal-states_f08c?l=germany&amp;c=Policies&amp;q=bog+peat" target="_blank">National Peatland Strategy</a> and the <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://climate-laws.org/document/climate-action-program-2030_8b46?l=germany&amp;c=Legislation&amp;q=bog+strategy+germany" target="_blank">2030 Climate Action Programme</a>.

The Peat Use Reduction Strategy of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture

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