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Bog Story by Chad Alexander

Bog Story traces the historical and contemporary landscape of peatlands in and around the Sperrins, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. Chad Alexander’s exploration delves into the cultural and environmental significance of bogs, examining the personal, economical and mythical relationships between people and the land. Through this body of work, he highlights the destructive effects of industrial practices, such as drainage, extraction, afforestation, and unregulated burning, that can harm these fragile ecosystems