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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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UK invests over £30m in large-scale greenhouse gas removal
May 24, 2021
We are delighted to support this project which will investigate the management of peatlands to maximise their GHG removal potential in areas across the UK.
Peatland Pavilion proposal for COP26 programme
May 20, 2021
Opportunity to contribute to and participate in proposing and shaping the first ever dedicated Peatland Pavilion! The UNEP Global Peatlands Initiative team is working together with the IUCN UK Peatlands Programme and others, on a Peatlands Pavilion proposal for the UNFCCC COP26.
Launch of the PeatDataHub
May 20, 2021
PeatDataHub is a research hub for communicating peatland science and managing peatland monitoring data.
Moors for the Future deliver biggest conservation season yet in a challenging year
May 20, 2021
Against a backdrop of ever-changing circumstances and a challenging year for nature, Moors for the Future Partnership is pleased to say that the conservation work this year has not only been completed successfully, but has been the largest conservation season to date for the Partnership.
Eyes on the Bog monitoring at the Water Works project
May 20, 2021
Jack Clough (University of East London’s) takes us through the process of installing an Eyes on the Bog site at the Water Works project site in East Anglia.
Wales’ first carbon-funded peatland restoration project is complete!
May 20, 2021
A peatland restoration project at Bwlch y Groes on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park is th
Yorkshire Peat Partnership: A music video on Fleet Moss
May 20, 2021
With the help of Yorkshire Peat Parnership, musician Sarah Smout filmed a music video on Fleet Moss which aims to raise awareness of the importance of 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,…