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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.
Job Opportunity - Peatland Restoration Project Officer
March 26, 2018
Full-time job based in Dartmoor National Park. Salary starting £24,964, 3 year fixed term contract, closing date 16/04/2018.
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.
Sphag-mazing work!
March 26, 2018
During March over 600,000 sphagnum moss plugs plants, covering over 500 hectares, have been planted across the Peak District National Park and South Pennines Special Area of Conservation.
IUCN Global Councillor showcases UK peatland conservation at Global Peatland Initiative Meeting in Congo
March 21, 2018
On 22nd March, as part of the third meeting of the Global Peatland Initiative (GPI), IUCN Global Councillor and Co-Chair of the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, Jonathan Hughes, will be showcasing progress and ongoing work relating to the management of peatlands in the UK.
Butterfly Conservation launch new boardwalk at Braehead Moss
March 20, 2018
A brand new boardwalk facility at Braehead Moss nature reserve in South Lanarkshire was officially opened on 10th March 2018 by local constituency MSP Aileen Campbell. The boardwalk has been created as part of Butterfly Conservation Scotland’s Lanarkshire’s Large Heaths and Mosses – Restoring Precious Peatlands project.
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…
New species showcase - Water voleContinuing the spotlight on peatland biodiversity, our first Species Showcase of 2025 is the Water…
Adoption of University of Cumbria PhD student’s carbon calculator brings national and international significanceThis week University of Cumbria and Barker and Bland Ltd.’s innovative carbon calculator has been…
CiVTech innovators leading drive for advances within Peatland and Woodland Carbon CodesBringing efficiences to the Peatland Code and Woodland Carbon Code is the focus for three…
Embark on a voyage of discovery with the Virtual Peatlands Pavilion 2025 world tour To raise awareness of the global distribution and importance of peatlands, the Virtual Peatlands…
Public Consultation for Biodiversity Quantification MethodologyThe Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code are pleased to announce their public consultation…
Natural Resources Wales announces new funding for peatland restorationA new restoration fund, managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), was launched this week in an…
Reflecting on 2024: a busy year for peatlandsAs the year draws to a close, the IUCN UK Peatland Programme looks back on 2024.
Help answer the question: Do investors undervalue the social impact of peatland projects in the UK when making investment decisions?Business professionals at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership are seeking…