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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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The Yorkshire Peat Partnership adds two new UAVs to its fleet
April 24, 2018
Since 2012, the Yorkshire Peat Partnership has been using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to survey degraded blanket bog across the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, and Nidderdale AONB. This technology has enabled the partnership to survey and monitor blanket bogs in unprecedented detail.
Pathway to Healthy Peatlands Set out in UK Peatland Strategy
April 19, 2018
The UK’s first collaborative Peatland Strategy has been launched today, setting out a shared vision for a brighter future for our vital, but damaged peatlands. In developing the strategy, the IUCN UK Peatland Programme has involved stakeholders from across Government, third sector, scientific and land managing communities. All are coming together to celebrate this momentous step forward in the conservation of UK peatlands and to discuss implementation of the strategy to bring about positive change at an event in York.
Job Opportunity - Science Programme Manager
April 13, 2018
Full-time job based in Edale. Salary starting £29,055, 3 year fixed term contract, closing date 29/04/2018.
Public Goods Delivered in Bishopdale
March 28, 2018
Yorkshire Dales land managers and environmental organisations work collaboratively to combat climate change and flooding
Environmental organisations met with land managers, farmers and local MPs Julian Sturdy (York Outer) and Rishi Sunak (Richmond) in Leyburn, Yorkshire Dales last week to discuss the role of collaborative land management in providing public goods.
Celebrating East Ayrshire’s restored peat bogs for World Water Day
March 27, 2018
People enjoyed a sunny Saturday morning exploring Low Moss near Lugar in an event aimed at raising awareness of the importance of healthy peatlands. The guided walk was organised by the East Ayrshire Coalfield Environment Initiative (CEI) to celebrate the United Nations World Water Day and was opened by East Ayrshire’s Depute Provost Claire Leitch.
Try before you buy
March 26, 2018
A powerful new tool that can help to get the best outcome from a peat restoration scheme for the least expenditure is being developed by the Yorkshire Integrated Catchment Solutions Programme.
Cutthroat track repair
March 26, 2018
Repair works to the Cutthroat track bridleway in the Peak District National Park have been underway to protect the surrounding moorland.
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,…