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LIFE+ Project launches website
September 21, 2016
Natural England's Humberhead Peatlands BogLIFE project has launched a new website: humberheadpeatlands.org.uk.
Sightings of redwings sought for community science survey
September 20, 2016
With autumn fast approaching the Community Science Team at Moors for the Future Partnership is urging volunteers to be on the lookout for the return of the redwing.
These migratory birds traditionally arrive back in the UK from Scandinavia and Russia in the autumn.
By collecting data about redwings and also the ring ouzel while out and about in moorland areas you will help them to discover:
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.
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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.
New Virtual Peatland Pavilion launched for COP29To raise awareness of the global importance of peatlands during COP29, the latest pavilion has been…
Specially commissioned film celebrates 'The most important plant in the world'The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has commissioned the first in a series of short films, celebrating…
Launch of the Peatland Code Version 2.1The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has launched a new update to the Peatland Code, which helps to boost…
New brief highlights the importance of peatland rewetting for wildfire resilienceThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme's latest publication explores recent evidence from the UK and North…
Call for proposals for Water Research Seminar SeriesThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme and the Environment Agency are delighted to announce a series of…
The Power of the Peat Bogs! How pupils turned their environmental education into a song Primary school pupils who have engaged with a project to restore ancient peatland and traditional…
South West Peatland Partnership awarded gold by Global Good AwardsThe South West Peatland Partnership won a Gold award at the Global Good Awards for their work…
Seeking content for the COP29 Virtual Peatland PavilionThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme and Global Peatlands Initiative are seeking new content for an…
New report celebrates UK peatland restoration – but climate and nature targets still at riskAnalysis reveals 250,000 hectares of peatland restoration activity over 30 years – way short of the…
Largest ever gathering of UK peatland experts to celebrate ‘Peatlands, People and Nature’ in the Cairngorms National ParkAviemore in the Cairngorms National Park is to play host to the UK’s largest gathering of peatland…
View the full programme for #PeatConf24 and book your tickets now!The full programme for the IUCN UK Peatland Programme 2024 conference ‘Peatlands, People and Nature…
CivTech challenge invites ideas for Peatland Code and Woodland Carbon CodeProposals are being invited for the Scottish Government's CivTech Challenge 10.6 to use technology…