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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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Peatland addition to the UK GHG inventory adds 3.5% to national emissions
February 4, 2021
The end of January saw the long awaited, formal inclusion of peatlands in the UK GHG emissions inventory.
Peatland Code update
February 4, 2021
Interest in the Peatland Code continues to grow and the team are experiencing increased demand for support for new and future projects.
Getting out to the bog in Shetland
February 4, 2021
An innovative solution to accessing a Peatland Restoration site in Shetland.
Environment Agency working with Peak District partnership to slow the flow of water from the moors
February 4, 2021
In its National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England, published in July this year, the Environment Agency has recognised the importance of nature-based solutions to store flood waters on high ground. Moors for the Future Partnership is working with the Environment Agency to deliver natural flood management techniques across catchments in Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside (GMMC).
Defra announce plans to prevent burning of vegetation on protected blanket bog habitats.
January 29, 2021
Today’s announcement from Defra that the government plans to bring forward legislation to prevent the burning of heather and other vegetation on protected blanket bog habitats aligns with key principles that burning is damaging to peatlands and hinders peatland restoration.
NEW Peatland training - part 1
January 25, 2021
The first part of a peatland training programme introducing key peatland concepts with a focus on key issues relevant to the UK is now available,
New animation explores drainage impacts on a raised bog.
January 4, 2021
Major milestone in peatland restoration as first blended finance project is verifiedThis month marks a very important milestone for the IUCN UK Peatland Programme’s Peatland Code, as…
Opportunity to contribute to the understanding of the constraints and opportunities for agricultural lowland peat Views are being sought from a range of stakeholders who have experience of, or are interested in,…
The Virtual Peatlands Pavilion Word Tour continues at Ramsar COP15The next stop for the immersive digital library of peatland resources is Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe,…
Announcing Peat-Fest South-West 2025 – a celebration of our peatland connectionsThe Art and Energy Collective has been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to…
National Policy Statements public consultationOpportunity to contribute to public consultation on National Policy Statements to support Clean…
Public consultation on heather and grass burning regulations in EnglandThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme has responded to Defra’s proposal to protect a greater extent of…
New Peat Map for EnglandThis week Natural England published the much anticipated England Peat Map which highlights the…
Peatland motion headed to World Conservation Congress for considerationThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme-led motion to develop a unified definition of peatlands has…
A collection of three Natural England reports marks a step change for English peatlandsWe summarise three new reports from Natural England which have important implications for English…
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…