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RSPB Scotland Forsinard Flows need your vote
March 14, 2017
A project to restore part of the intricate blanket bog at RSPB Scotland Forsinard Flows nature reserve is in the running to receive funding from the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA).
The Exmoor Partnership goes south!
March 13, 2017
The Exmoor Mires team spent seven days down on Bodmin Moor restoring a 55 ha transistion mire, Crowdy Marsh.
Helicopters fly in to improve the peat on Colsterdale Moor
March 8, 2017
Large rocks of sandstone have been heli-lifted onto Colsterdale Moor near Masham as part of an environmental project to revive the moor and reduce sediment being washed downstream.
Uplands photo competition makes international splash
March 1, 2017
Winners have been announced for the Moors for the Future Partnership’s 2nd photography competition, which was inundated with more than 700 entries from 11 countries around the globe.
The University of Nottingham launches new tool to evaluate peatland sensitivity to global climate change
February 28, 2017
Scientists at The University of Nottingham are using radar waves as part of a new tool developed to evaluate peatland sensitivity to global climate change.
Environment Minister: Protecting our peatland is essential
February 15, 2017
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme welcomes news today that the UK Government remains committed to providing £4m funding to help protect and restore England’s peatlands.
Tender for the design and build of a ‘Bogtastic’ Van and Installations
February 13, 2017
Moors for the Future Partnership is pleased to open up the tender for their Bogtastic project for a second time. The previous tender process has been withdrawn and the opportunity is now open for tender once again. This tender reflects further considerations arising from the previous tender process.
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,…