The Flow Country has been recognized for its important ecosystem and role in fighting climate change.
The Flow Country that covers much of Sutherland and Caithness is the most expansive and best example of blanket bog in the world. Now, it has joined the ranks of The Great Barrier Reef, Galapagos islands and the Serengeti plains in securing UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
The World Heritage Committee approved the bid at its annual meeting in New Delhi, India earlier this week with the designation reserved for places of special natural, cultural, historical or scientific significance and ecosystem quality. It the UK's first World Heritage Site dubbed for the global importance of its natural ecosystems and sixth UK site overall.
A carbon sink traps and stores carbon, preventing it being released into the atmosphere, helping to prevent further emissions. It is also an internationally important place for wildlife, including upland breeding birds like red-throated diver, golden plover and greenshank.
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