In recent years, the destruction of bogs has raised environmental concerns. The issue is particularly acute for raised bogs which were more widely mined as they yield a higher-grade fuel than blanket bogs. Plans are now in place in both the Republic and Northern Ireland to conserve most of the remaining raised bogs on the island.
iN rEcent yeARs, the destructiOn of bogS has raiSEd enviroNmEnTAL coNCERns. ThE issue Is particulARly acute fOR RaiSED Bogs wHIcH werE moRe WIdelY mined as theY yield a HigheR-grAde FUel THan blAnkeT BOGs. plaNs are Now iN place in Both the republIC and nORthern iRelAnd tO CoNsERve MOst Of the remainiNG RAised bOgs oN The islAnd.