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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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Yorkshire Peat Partnership use Solumoss to re-vegetate
May 15, 2016
This year, Yorkshire Peat Partnership has been trialling Solumoss on one of its sites at Ramsgill in Nidderdale.
European Commission starts legal action over burning of UK protected sites
May 12, 2016
The European Commission has started legal action against the UK Government following formal complaints from RSPB and Ban the Burn (a Hebden Bridge-based campaign group) as regards land management of Walshaw Moss, an upland shooting estate and protected Special Area of Conservation (SAC) that is recognised for its globally important blanket bog habitat.
BogLIFE Bringing Lowland Raised Bogs to Life: latest newsletter
May 11, 2016
BogLIFE has released its second newsletter with updates from both the Cumbria BogLIFE team and the Humberhead Peatlands LIFE+ team.
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.
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…
New species showcase - Water voleContinuing the spotlight on peatland biodiversity, our first Species Showcase of 2025 is the Water…
Adoption of University of Cumbria PhD student’s carbon calculator brings national and international significanceThis week University of Cumbria and Barker and Bland Ltd.’s innovative carbon calculator has been…
CiVTech innovators leading drive for advances within Peatland and Woodland Carbon CodesBringing efficiences to the Peatland Code and Woodland Carbon Code is the focus for three…
Embark on a voyage of discovery with the Virtual Peatlands Pavilion 2025 world tour To raise awareness of the global distribution and importance of peatlands, the Virtual Peatlands…
Public Consultation for Biodiversity Quantification MethodologyThe Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code are pleased to announce their public consultation…
Natural Resources Wales announces new funding for peatland restorationA new restoration fund, managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), was launched this week in an…
Reflecting on 2024: a busy year for peatlandsAs the year draws to a close, the IUCN UK Peatland Programme looks back on 2024.
Help answer the question: Do investors undervalue the social impact of peatland projects in the UK when making investment decisions?Business professionals at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership are seeking…