Dr. Peter Jones is a scientist in Wales. People call him "The Bogfather." For 30 years, he has worked to protect wet lands called peatlands. These areas are very important for the planet. Peatlands cover only 4% of the land in Wales, but they store 30% of the country's carbon. Carbon helps stop global warming. However, 90% of the peatlands in Wales are now damaged. When these lands are dry, they release carbon into the air. This makes the world warmer.
Peat is made from old plants. It grows very slowly. It can take 1,000 years to make just one meter of peat. A special plant called Sphagnum moss helps this process. This moss holds a lot of water. Wet peatlands also help prevent floods and fires. They keep the ground wet and cool.
Scientists have 100 ways to fix these lands. One way is to block man-made drains. This keeps the water in the ground. Another way is to plant more moss. Wales has a big plan to fix these areas. The goal is to restore 1,800 hectares of peatland every year until 2031. This work is difficult but very important. Dr. Jones and other experts want to protect nature. They want to stop carbon from escaping into the air. Their work will help the environment for many years.