A PEAT EXPERIMENT

The video discusses a peat utilization scheme near Westerdale, Caithness, which began in July last year. It covers the process of draining and harvesting peat for use as fuel in turbo generators. The scheme spans 250 acres and is expected to provide fuel for 15 years, after which the land will be suitable for cultivation. Due to peat's high water content, specialized tracked vehicles are used. The video highlights the remarkable machinery and the calm demeanor of the workers involved.

What was the first step taken in the peat utilisation scheme near Westerdale?

• Digging drainage ditches

• Planting crops

• Building a power plant

• Constructing roads

What is the purpose of the channels cut by the machine in the peat scheme?

• To plant trees

• To store fuel

• To drain water

• To build roads

How long is the current peat scheme expected to provide fuel?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

Why are tracked vehicles necessary for working with raw peat?

• Peat is 96% water

• They are more environmentally friendly

• They are cheaper

• They are faster

What is notable about the machines used in the peat scheme?

• They are solar-powered

• They can fly

• They cross ditches remarkably

• They are made of wood