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Please give 10 minutes of your time to help answer the question: Is palaeoecological research utilised in UK peatland restoration projects?
March 26, 2024
Can you complete a short survey on the extent to which palaeoecological research is utilised in UK peatland restoration projects? It should take around 10 minutes to complete.
Muirburn licencing made law in Scotland
March 22, 2024
Scotland’s peatlands will benefit from increased protection due to a new law passed on 21st March by the Scottish Parliament. The Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill (WMMB) includes a range of measures to help tackle raptor persecution and manage grouse moors more sustainably.
Council leads the way with major peatland restoration project
March 14, 2024
A three-year project to restore an area of peatland larger than 780 football pitches in Inverclyde is now underway thanks to funding from Peatland ACTION.
Funding for Eyes on the Bog users
March 11, 2024
Our Eyes on the Bog Fund aims to support existing Eyes on the Bog users to purchase new equipment, provide new engagement opportunities and resources, and collate and input data.
Dorset peatland restoration
February 28, 2024
The Dorset Peat Partnership completed the first of their sixteen peatland restoration sites in February.
New report showcases successes in forest to bog restoration
February 28, 2024
'Forest to Bog Restoration: Demonstrating Success', the fourth publication the series, highlights how the practice of restoring afforested peatlands has advanced significantly, with case studies from across the UK.
Don't miss our 'Measuring biodiversity: from principles to practice' webinar!
February 20, 2024
Join the IUCN UK Peatland Programme for this free webinar as we explore traditional and technological approaches to measuring biodiversity and how they are being applied in restoring and conserving our precious peatlands.
New £3 million fund for peatland restoration in Northern IrelandApplications for the new £3million Peatland Challenge Fund to help protect Northern Ireland's…
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…
New species showcase - cottongrassOur May species showcase looks at the role that cottongrass plays in peatlands, its cultural and…
Remembering Jennifer FultonWe, at the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, are still reeling from the loss of Jennifer Fulton, Chief…
Conference 2024 tickets now on sale!Tickets for our 2024 conference in Aviemore, 17-19 September, are now on sale - join us to…
New species showcase - dunlinThe third of our showcases explores the importance of dunlin as an indicator species for peatland…
Peatland Code Public Consultation The Peatland Code is committed to continuous improvement and would like to invite you to comment on…
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…
Muirburn licencing made law in ScotlandScotland’s peatlands will benefit from increased protection due to a new law passed on 21st March…
Dorset peatland restorationThe Dorset Peat Partnership completed the first of their sixteen peatland restoration sites in…
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…
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,…