Peatland Expert Advisory Group

Overview

The Peatland Expert Advisory Group (PEAG) was established in June 2023 following the publication of the Onshore Wind Policy Statement.

The group will provide expert advice and intelligence on matters relating to the impact of onshore wind development on peat and identify opportunities to ensure it is consistent with NPF4, Scottish Government climate targets, the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy and other relevant strategies and plans.

The PEAG is co-chaired by Deputy Directors from the Scottish Government. 

Members

• Donald Henderson, DD Natural Resources, Scottish Government (co-chair)
• Chris Mackie, DD Onshore Electricity, Strategy and Consents, Scottish Government (co-chair)
• Morag Watson, Scottish Renewables 
• Megan Amundson, Scottish Renewables
• Jo Ellis, Forestry and Land Scotland
• Mathew Williams, Chief Scientific Advisor, Natural Resources and Agriculture, Scottish Government
• Andy Gillan, RJ McLeod
• Robbie Kernahan, NatureScot
• Peter Hutchinson, NatureScot
• Simon Brooks, NatureScot
• Andy Mills, East Point Geo
• Emma Hinchcliffe, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Peatland Programme 
• Claire Campbell, Scottish Environment Protection Agency
• Emma Taylor, Scottish Environment Protection Agency
• Karen Dobbie, Scottish Environment Protection Agency
• Matt Aitkenhead, James Hutton Institute
• Roxane Andersen, University of the Highlands and Islands
• Mark Mulqueeny, SSE Renewables
• Irene Tierney, CIEEM Scotland Policy Group
• Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Division, Scottish Government
• Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services, Scottish Government
• Peatland Policy, Scottish Government
• Energy Consents Unit, Scottish Government 
• Renewable Electricity Policy, Scottish Government

Publications