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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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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.
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.
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…