Moving towards a future of peat-free products
Advances in the development of peat-free horticultural products, means that the UK could establish its own long-term viable peat-free compost providing sustainable soil conditioners and growing…
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Peat-free products - protecting peatlands, climate, gardening, pot-plants & salad
An Innovate UK project demonstrated success using sustainably sourced Sphagnum (from BeadaMoss®), with commercial-scale trials starting this year. Government funding support to further develop new…
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…
Moors for the Future deliver biggest conservation season yet in a challenging year
Against a backdrop of ever-changing circumstances and a challenging year for nature, Moors for the Future Partnership complete largest conservation season to date.
B&Q go peat-free
The UK's largest garden retailer has switched its bedding plant production away from peat.
My future
From creating new hedgerows on a farm, to helping to inspire the next generation of nature lovers, Andy is building the skills, confidence and experience as a Biodiversity Trainee that will set…
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.
My future
Charlotte is spending her placement year from the University of Cardiff with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust learning valuable surveying and monitoring techniques that she can add to her CV and…
Moors for the Future Partnership presents: Blanket bogs are worth protecting video series
Moors for the Future Partnership has developed five videos to help people understand the multiple benefits of healthy blanket bogs in the Peak District, South Pennines and beyond.
The Wildlife Trusts unveil Peat-free Gardening Guide
The Wildlife Trusts have unveiled a new handbook to help people go peat-free in their gardens and to recognise the importance of peatlands for nature and climate. Find out more...
New report shows peat-free opportunity for horticulture industry
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has published a report showcasing successes in peat-free horticulture - 'Demonstrating Success: Peat-free Horticulture' - the third publication in the…
Peat-free Horticulture – A reality and an opportunity
After over three decades of calls for an end to the use of peat in horticulture, Defra is consulting on proposals for a ban on the retail sale of peat in England and Wales by 2024.