Failed farm cut 50 miles of ditches; scientists now plan to reflood peatland

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In a significant ecological effort, North Carolina is working to restore its ancient peatlands that suffered damage from farming practices impacting their carbon storage capabilities.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:30:00 UTC.

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