Past Events
Image: Neolithic trackway, Hatfield Moors © Henry Chapman
Past Events
Sphagnum Mosses: Field Identification Course
October 3, 2024
A 1 day course giving participants an introduction to field identification of Sphagnum mosses and other heath and mire bryophytes.
(Re)launch of the Peatland and Wetlands Special Interest Group
October 2, 2024
Come along to find out more about the Peatland and Wetlands Special Interest Group, including up coming events and the chance to let us know what you'd like to see from us!
FEPP and Natural England monthly lunchtime webinars - Peatland restoration in the Broads
September 30, 2024
The Fens East Peat Partnership (FEPP) with Natural England have arranged a series of monthly webinars on lowland peat restoration topics.
Lost Peatlands Webinar - Reptile Research in the Uplands
September 26, 2024
Exploring Peatland Restoration and Reptile Habitat Use
IUCN UK Peatland Programme Conference 2024
September 17, 2024
Our 2024 Conference will be taking place on 17-19 September 2024 in Aviemore, Scotland, and will be celebrating the connection between peatlands, people and nature.
FEPP and Natural England monthly lunchtime webinars - Biodiversity Net Gain as a mechanism to fund nature recovery in the fens
September 9, 2024
This webinar will introduce Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and give case study examples.
The Peat Café lunchtime lecture series: The 40th anniversary of Lindow Man
August 12, 2024
A round-up of celebration events, community creativity, education and bog restoration projects at the University of Glasgow’s ‘Peat Café’ lunchtime lecture series on Monday 12 August from 1-2pm.
New publication: Tracks and roads on peatlandsThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme are pleased to publish our latest brief focusing on the impacts of…
Funding announced for greenhouse gas reduction solutions on peatlandsThe UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology is seeking proposals for projects up to £75,000 to advance…
Committee on Climate Change (CCC) 7th Carbon Budget Report - a response from IUCN UK Peatland ProgrammeThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme welcomes this week the publication of the Committee on Climate…
New species showcase - Water voleContinuing the spotlight on peatland biodiversity, our first Species Showcase of 2025 is the Water…
Adoption of University of Cumbria PhD student’s carbon calculator brings national and international significanceThis week University of Cumbria and Barker and Bland Ltd.’s innovative carbon calculator has been…
CiVTech innovators leading drive for advances within Peatland and Woodland Carbon CodesBringing efficiences to the Peatland Code and Woodland Carbon Code is the focus for three…
Embark on a voyage of discovery with the Virtual Peatlands Pavilion 2025 world tour To raise awareness of the global distribution and importance of peatlands, the Virtual Peatlands…
Public Consultation for Biodiversity Quantification MethodologyThe Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code are pleased to announce their public consultation…
Natural Resources Wales announces new funding for peatland restorationA new restoration fund, managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), was launched this week in an…
Reflecting on 2024: a busy year for peatlandsAs the year draws to a close, the IUCN UK Peatland Programme looks back on 2024.
Help answer the question: Do investors undervalue the social impact of peatland projects in the UK when making investment decisions?Business professionals at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership are seeking…
Big Win for Cornwall’s Peatlands at Local Sustainability AwardsThe South West Peatland Partnership (SWPP) has been recognised at the 2024 Cornwall Sustainability…