Past Events


Image: Neolithic trackway, Hatfield Moors © Henry Chapman

Past Events

Europarc Atlantic Isles: Making Space for Nature - 10 years on by Sir John Lawton

November 10, 2020
10 years ago this month Sir John Lawton produced the Making Space for Nature Report commonly known now as the Lawton Report.

Eurosite Annual Meeting 2020: ‘Zooming’ in on European natural site management — from plan to action

November 5, 2020
The Eurosite Annual Meeting 2020 will take place on 2nd - 5th November with a focus on ‘Zooming’ in on European natural site management — from plan to action.

Peatland Code webinar

October 6, 2020
EUROPARC Atlantic Isles host a Pennine PeatLIFE webinar on the Peatland Code, presented by the IUCN UK Peatland Programme.

The heritage of peatlands - webinar

September 17, 2020
Explore the human heritage of peatlands with Moors for the Future Partnership and a host of speakers through a Europarc Atlantic Isles webinar.

Social barriers & opportunities to the implementation of the England Peat Strategy - authors' Q&A.

September 14, 2020
A webinar Q&A with the authors of the report 'What do farmers think about the proposed England Peat Strategy?' Hear a summary of the research findings and ask questions to the researchers.

UK Nature-Based Solutions in Action

September 9, 2020
The RSPB present a webinar showcasing practical nature-based solutions across the UK. The webinar will take place on Wednesday 9th September, at 2pm-3pm (BST).

Wetland Archaeology discussion with WetFutures

August 26, 2020
WetFutures present the first in a series of wetland heritage discussions (#WetlandHeritageChat) on #WetlandArchaeology.

Peatland with mountains in the background
New £3 million fund for peatland restoration in Northern IrelandApplications for the new £3million Peatland Challenge Fund to help protect Northern Ireland's…
Sphagnum moss on healthy peatland
Scotland’s Peatland ACTION programme hits record restoration milestoneFor the first time since the Peatland ACTION programme began, more than 10,000 hectares of damaged…
A cottongrass seedhead
New species showcase - cottongrassOur May species showcase looks at the role that cottongrass plays in peatlands, its cultural and…
Jennifer Fulton at an IUCN UK Peatland Programme conference
Remembering Jennifer FultonWe, at the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, are still reeling from the loss of Jennifer Fulton, Chief…
Dotterel (c) Pete Quinn
Conference 2024 tickets now on sale!Tickets for our 2024 conference in Aviemore, 17-19 September, are now on sale - join us to…
Dunlin (c) RSPB
New species showcase - dunlinThe third of our showcases explores the importance of dunlin as an indicator species for peatland…
Landscape view of Red Moss of Balerno
Peatland Code Public Consultation The Peatland Code is committed to continuous improvement and would like to invite you to comment on…
Scientist taking scientific measurements in peatland. Credit Emma Hinchliffe
Please give 10 minutes of your time to help answer the question: Is palaeoecological research utilised in UK peatland restoration projects? Can you complete a short survey on the extent to which palaeoecological research is utilised in UK…
Group of people stood in an open peatland landscape
Muirburn licencing made law in ScotlandScotland’s peatlands will benefit from increased protection due to a new law passed on 21st March…
Molinia Mulching Agglestone Mire, remover higher tussocks to increase the connectivity of the floodplain (c) Sally Wallington
Dorset peatland restorationThe Dorset Peat Partnership completed the first of their sixteen peatland restoration sites in…
Work begins at Duchal Moor. © Giulia Spilotros/Glasgow Green Network Clyde Valley
Council leads the way with major peatland restoration project A three-year project to restore an area of peatland larger than 780 football pitches in Inverclyde…
Eyes on the Bog logo
Funding for Eyes on the Bog users Our Eyes on the Bog Fund aims to support existing Eyes on the Bog users to purchase new equipment,…