Peatland Restoration as Aesthetic Engagement
Peatland Restoration as Aesthetic Engagement

Summary/Abstract: In the ongoing ecological crisis, mere conservation of ecosystems in their current stateproves insufficient; a pressing need to restore degraded ecosystems arises. Such restora-tion efforts challenge traditional conservation paradigms and the prevailing norms ofenvironmental aesthetics. Reconceptualizing restoration as a co-produced ecosystemservice fosters a paradigm wherein a symbiotic human-nature relationship is central,potentially transforming perceptions towards what might be termed ‘awkward restora-tion aesthetics.’ This paper focuses explicitly on forested peatlands, examining the evolv-ing perceptions surrounding them in the context of ecological restoration. By integratinginsights from environmental philosophy, this analysis aims to illuminate the nuancedinterplay between ecological integrity and aesthetic valuation in restoration practices.

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