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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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Dragons establish new den near Stirling
September 20, 2016
A Scottish wildlife reserve, where one of the country’s rarest butterflies can be found, is now home to a number of beautiful dragonfly species, Butterfly Conservation (BC) can reveal.
Wester Moss in Fallin near Stirling is managed by the wildlife charity and owned by Stirling Council.
Moine Mhor – the UK’s highest peatland
September 19, 2016
Above the stunning landscape of Glenfeshie lies the “Great Moss”, the Mòine Mhór, forming a gentle, rolling plateau of peatlands at an altitude of between 900 and 1000 metres. This makes it probably the largest extent of high-altitude blanket mire in Britain, set amongst snow-bed grassland and associated montane sedge, lichen and bryophyte communities.
Archaeological investigations completed
September 18, 2016
Archaeological survey works have been completed on a popular Peak District path.
The investigations were needed to ensure that any proposals put forward to repair the eroded and damaged surface of the Cutthroat Bridleway on the Moscar Estate will take into account any archaeological findings.
Latest newsletters from around the partnership
September 15, 2016
Moors for the Future Partnership
Scrapyard saved for the nation
September 15, 2016
Scrapyard challenge: restoration appeal launched to clear up 100,000 tyres, thousands of litres of oil waste and restore nature to top wildlife haven.
Global call for action on peatlands to avoid catastrophic loss
September 6, 2016
At the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawaii, delegates have passed a motion calling for better protection and restoration of the world’s peatlands.
Work begins on €16 million project to transform moorland
August 30, 2016
Conservation work now underway as part of MoorLIFE 2020
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,…