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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Restoration of rare habitat to help tackle climate change
December 6, 2015
Another 3,000 hectares of Scotland’s peatlands will begin the road to recovery this winter, Environment Minister Aileen McLeod has announced.
The country’s blanket bogs are one of the world’s rarest habitats and a unique habitat for wildlife. Intact peatlands can also help to mitigate climate change by locking in carbon from the atmosphere.
The latest on peatlands in the Falklands
December 1, 2015
Background
Looking back and moving forwards
November 30, 2015
We have come a long way as a partnership since the IUCN UK Peatland Programme was launched in Edinburgh and London six years ago. Looking back it is incredible to see how peatland work has grown from the various disparate strands, often frustrated by confusion and lack of information, to a huge network of projects with a common sense of purpose.
Volunteers work to restore Langlands Moss LNR
November 29, 2015
Over the past 18 months the Friends of Langland Moss community group have been teaming up with a group of volunteers dubbed the ‘Bog Squad’ to help restore Langlands Moss Local Nature Reserve.
Pumlumon Living Landscape project test runs Peatland Code
November 29, 2015
In the Autumn of 2014 the Pumlumon Living Landscape (PLL) project, led by Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust, became one of 20 successful Nature Fund recipients.
This £6million funding pot, announced by the Welsh Government in July 2013, was designed to tackle the continued decline in biodiversity across Wales as highlighted by the State of Nature Report. Projects ranged from work to improve river catchments and marine ecosystems, to peatland restoration and a community project focused on woodland management.
Restoring Welsh peatlands – for people and wildlife
November 26, 2015
Work to restore Welsh peatlands is showing signs of success – but there’s a lot more to do.
That’s the key message from the Wales Peatland Action Group as the Welsh Government’s Minister for Natural Resources Carl Sargeant prepares to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, which runs from 30 November to 11 December 2015.
Peatland Code launch creates hope for peatlands
November 25, 2015
This week, the IUCN UK Peatland Programme (IUCN UK PP) launched the Peatland Code at the World Forum for Natural Capital held in Edinburgh. The prestigious conference saw over 500 delegates from across the globe come together to discuss what natural capital was and how various tools could be applied to help stem the loss of our natural habitats and wildlife.
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,…