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Irish Peatland Conservation Council

Okay kiddo, do you know what peatland is?

No? No problem! Peatland is a type of land that is made up of peat, a special type of soil that is made up of dead plants and other organic matter that has built up over thousands of years.

Now, in Ireland, there is a special group of people called the Irish Peatland Conservation Council, or IPCC for short. Their job is to help protect peatlands and make sure that they stay healthy and safe for all the animals and plants that live there!

The IPCC does this by doing lots of different things. They teach people all about peatlands and why they are important, they work with farmers and landowners to help them take care of their peatlands, and they even have a special area called the Bog of Allen that people can visit to learn more about peatlands!

So, the next time you see a peatland, remember that the IPCC is working hard to make sure that it stays healthy and happy for all the creatures that call it home. Cool, huh?
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