Working Towards a Peat Data Standard
The England Peat Map project is mapping the extent, depth and condition of England’s peat. The Data Exchange Standard for Peat Surveys has now been issued, and Natural England continue to welcome…
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Bog Day
Bog Day is celebrated around the world every year on the fourth Sunday in July.
Bog Day resources
We and our partners have produced a range of resources for all ages, which aim to inspire and educate about the fascinating world of peatlands which can be used for Bog Day.
Ugie Peatland Partnership and Beam Suntory Landowner event
In February 2023, RSPB as part of the Ugie Peatland Partnership, hosted an event, co-organised and funded by Beam Suntory, to bring together landowners with peatlands in the Ugie catchment.
Conference 2020
This, the 10th annual IUCN UK Peatland Programme conference, ‘Peatlands: From Strategy to Action’ was hosted as a virtual event in partnership with the Welsh Peatland Sustainable Management Scheme (SMS) Project.
Eyes on the Bog: The West Cavan Bog Association Sites
Two new sites Fartrin and Aughaween join the Eyes on the Bog network. Heather Bothwell of the West Cavan Bog Association picks up the story.
Eyes on the Bog
Eyes on the Bog provides scientifically robust, repeatable, affordable and long-term peatland monitoring.
Conference 2023
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme 2023 conference, with the theme of ‘Beyond Restoration’, allowed us to take a look into the future of peatland management, reflect on the collective direction of travel and explore mechanisms to secure the future of UK peatlands in the long-term.
Conference 2024: Peatlands, People and Nature
‘Peatlands, People and Nature’, was the theme for our 2024 conference held in Aviemore, Scotland, between 17 - 19 September.
Conference 2021
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme 2021 conference focused on peatlands and the people behind them, exploring peatland conversation, restoration and sustainable management in action as well as the partnerships, evidence, policy and practice driving progress towards the UK Peatland Strategy goals.
Conference 2019
This, the 9th in our conference series, celebrated the 10th year of the IUCN UK Peatland Programme partnership. A huge amount has been achieved by the UK peatland community over the last 10 years.
Conference 2022
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme 2022 conference focused on how peatland restoration can be delivered at scale, building on the knowledge gained from projects around the UK.