A high-level planning tool to promote consistency and clarity in the preparation of spatial frameworks by planning authorities. The map is a predictive tool which provides an indication of the likely presence of peat on each individually mapped area, at a coarse scale. The types of peat shown on the map are: carbon-rich soils, deep peat, priority peatland habitat. The map shows the areas of peat referred to in Table 1 in Scottish Planning Policy (SPP). On the map, the top two classes (1 and 2) taken together identify the nationally important resource. The purpose of the map is to inform the preparation by planning authorities of spatial frameworks for onshore wind. It has been created to help provide a consistent approach across Scotland. Although the map can only indicate that carbon-rich soils, deep peat and priority peatland habitat are likely to be present, it will be helpful in the initial site selection process undertaken by developers. The map should NOT be used in development management decision-making. A detailed site survey and EIA will be required.