King visits peat bog in Scottish Highlands that's been given world heritage site status

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The King is set to explore a huge bog in the Highlands of Scotland which has recently been awarded world heritage site status.On Wednesday, Charles made his way to the immense stretch of peatland at Forsinard Flows, located in Forsinard, Sutherland.This area is believed to hold approximately 400 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, surpassing the amount stored by all woodlands across the UK.Renowned as possibly the most extensive expanse of blanket bog on the planet, the Flow Country spans around 1,500 square miles within the Highlands.On July 26, Unesco (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) acknowledged the significance of this region, bestowing upon it the title of the UK's 35th world heritage site, and Scotland's seventh.A passionate advocate for the natural world and patron of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Charles will engage with representatives from the charity, NatureScot which spearheaded the Unesco recognition campaign and Highland Council. Join the Daily Record' s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. During his visit, he will learn about the peatlands' role as a "centre of excellence" for research and their status as a haven for an extensive variety of flora and fauna.The King will also tour the Forsinard Flows visitor centre and interact with members of the Flow Country Partnership, established in 2006 with the aim of rehabilitating the peatland of the Flow Country following damage caused by forestry and drainage activities.Additionally, he will join community members living near this "national treasure" at a local event, which will see the attendance of families and businesses from the vicinity.The