Jack Brennand, Doctoral Researcher
Jack’s PhD is part of the ERDF-funded ECO-I NW project, a low carbon innovation project that supports micro, small, and medium enterprises with research and development. Jack works closely with Barker & Bland Ltd to evaluate blanket peatland restoration in the Cumbrian uplands.
Blanket peat structure and function will be assessed at degraded, restored, and near-natural sites employing 3D X-ray computed tomography (μCT). Additional bulk chemical and field greenhouse gas monitoring datasets will be integrated with μCT to understand the response of carbon dioxide and methane dynamics to blanket peatland restoration. Life-Cycle assessment analysis will also be conducted to quantify the carbon footprint of restoration approaches.
The goal of Jack’s research is to inform practice and policy.
Thesis title: Evaluating upland blanket peatland restoration in Cumbria: structure, function, gaseous exchange, and carbon accounting
Supervisors: Dr Simon Carr (Lead Supervisor), Dr Jane Barker and Dr Helen Manns
Funding: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) via ECO-I NW with University of Cumbria
Partners: Barker & Bland Ltd.
Project webpage: University of Cumbria - ECO-I NW Collaborative Peatland Restoration Project
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