# Work to protect adders, slow worms and lizards in Scots peatland

- Published: 2026-07-13T13:18:07Z
- Updated: 2026-07-14T14:09:01Z
- Section: Science & Environment
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c17yzvn4qwdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Science
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New shelters are being created at the site near Dumfries, using peat, tree material and brash.

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