Backed by a new five‑year partnership and £10,000 in funding, volunteers from Sisk and Speedy Services joined conservation teams from the North Pennines National Landscape in March 2026 to help restore peatland in one of England’s most significant upland areas.

Following a morning briefing, the group travelled in convoy to Murton Village, transferred to off‑road vehicles and completed a 45‑minute hike to reach a remote restoration site more than 2,000 feet above sea level, fully exposed to early spring conditions.

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The volunteers spent the day planting cottongrass plugs in patches of bare peat. The steady, physical work was completed at pace, helping to stabilise the surface and support long‑term recovery. The restoration contributes to a landscape that locks up carbon, filters water and provides vital habitat for rare and sensitive species.

The event also marked a milestone, with Sisk and Speedy Services entering a new five‑year agreement with the North Pennines National Landscape—reinforcing a long‑term commitment to nature recovery across this nationally important area.

Sarah Jane Davies, Head of Sustainability, Sisk UK, said: "We are proud to continue supporting the North Pennines National Landscape Trust alongside our partner Speedy, enabling us to play a small part in the vital work they do. Our teams really value the chance to get hands on, learn from local experts and contribute to the protection of such an important landscape."