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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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Moors for the Future Partnership science team is soarin’ with innovative unmanned aerial vehicle
December 18, 2017
A state-of-the-art unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is set to help the Moors for the Future Partnership monitor and analyse the impact of conservation works across vast, open moorlands.
New Peatland Outreach Project from Bog Squad
December 15, 2017
At the beginning of September this year Butterfly Conservation Scotland launched the new Peatlands for People Project, which is part of the ongoing Bog Squad Project, funded by Peatland Action. It involves community engagement and outreach work to raise awareness about the importance of peatland habitats, and the butterflies and moths that are found there, at sites across Scotland.
‘Moor in a van’ set to tour the Peak District and South Pennines
December 14, 2017
The Bogtastic van – probably the world’s first ‘moor in a van’ – is set to start touring towns and cities in and around the Peak District and South Pennines, to inspire residents and visitors about the iconic moors that surround them.
Snow Progress in the Cairngorms
December 13, 2017
The early advent of winter in mid-November brought three restoration projects in the Cairngorms to a halt and prevented another four projects from starting. Work was progressing well on Invercauld Estate and RSPB Abernethy, documented in an interview by Euan McIlwraith from Radio Scotland Out of Doors on 22 November. Then, that afternoon snow came in and the hills have remained covered. All projects are now on hold with contractors taking machines off the hill - the last to do so was Highland Conservation from An Lurg on Abernethy.
Job Vacancy: Communications Officer
December 4, 2017
Are you passionate about combating climate change and protecting some of our most precious landscapes? Are you a capable and motivated communicator, able to translate complicated science and technical work into simple stories that inspire people to take action?
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November 30, 2017
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Community Conservation Project provides precious lifeline for iconic Red Grouse and Curlews
November 23, 2017
Bord na Móna and the Community of Ballydangan, Co Roscommon are celebrating the remarkable achievements of a project that has conserved populations of red grouse, curlew and other species of national significance.
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,…