The IUCN UK Peatland Programme advocates the multiple benefits of peatlands through partnerships, strong science, sound policy and effective practice.
Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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FAO release new infographic on peatlands
May 11, 2016
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released a helpful infographic highlighting the ecosystem services provided by peatlands and the damage draining them can create.
Download: Peatlands and Climate Change
Update from Moors for the Future
May 10, 2016
The winter months have been busy for the team at Moors for the Future Partnership, with lots of work spanning peatland restoration, research and management. Here Emma Downes from the Peak District National Park gives us a quick round up of all the activity:
PhD Position in Ecohydrology at The School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Queen’s University Belfast
May 10, 2016
The School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast seeks to engage a graduate in Earth Science, Environmental Science, (Field-based) Life Science or Environmental / Civil Engineering for the following salaried PhD position investigating ecosystem services associated with blanket bogs:
Monitoring goes on: SCaMP Project in North West England
April 17, 2016
United Utilities SCaMP project has been monitoring impacts of restoration on peat groundwater levels, colour production/ release and vegetation enhancement for ten years and are set to continue to 2020. An interim report shows positive changes in vegetation and water quality - download below for more information.
Action for Scotland’s peatlands: Peatland ACTION Project update
April 14, 2016
As we come to the end of another busy year it only seems right to take stock of what Peatland ACTION has achieved. It seems strange to think that only three years ago it all started...The Green Stimulus Peatland Restoration Project. First things first, changing the name to Peatland ACTION was instantly a hit! In addition to restoring Scotland's peatlands the project aims to enhance peatland biodiversity, their resilience to climate change and to build capacity and interest among land managers to restore peatland habitats.
Partnership awarded as one of the best EU-funded nature conservation projects in Europe
April 13, 2016
Measures to protect Peak District and South Pennine moorlands recognised
A large-scale nature conservation project delivered by the Moors for the Future Partnership has been recognised as one of the most effective and inspiring in the EU.
Fleet Catchment Survey Project and Demonstration Event, Dumfries and Galloway
April 12, 2016
The Fleet Catchment in Dumfries and Galloway, a relatively small catchment covering around 144km2, runs from the hills around Cairnsmore of Fleet down to the Solway, with the upper catchment falling within the core area of the UNESCO designated Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Reserve.
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,…