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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IUCN UK PP featured on BBC Radio Four 'Costing the Earth' programme
March 28, 2012
Members of the IUCN UK PP are interviewed for the BBC Radio Four 'Costing the Earth' Programme.
Field Guide to Sphagnum mosses fold-out chart now available
February 22, 2012
Field Guide to Sphagnum mosses fold-out chart now available, produced in association with IUCN UK Peatland Programme, Field Studies Council, Moors For The Future and the Heather Trust.
Peatland Restoration publications from Natural England
February 8, 2012
Recent publications on peatland restoration from Natural England.
Hidden benefits of peatlands revealed by new Inquiry
November 16, 2011
The enormous importance of our peatlands for people and wildlife was revealed today with the publication of the findings of the IUCN UK Commission of Inquiry on Peatlands.
Inquiry generates urgent call for peatland action
June 21, 2011
An urgent international call for action on peatland protection and restoration has been made today (21 June 2011) following the release of findings at a landmark peatlands conference. Delegates heard that a loss of only 5% of the carbon stored in UK peatlands would equate to the total annual UK greenhouse gas emissions.
Peatland manifesto commitment of new Scottish Government welcome
May 18, 2011
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme welcomes the manifesto commitment of the newly elected Scottish Government to take action to protect and restore peatlands.
RSPB call for a green tax on peat
February 25, 2011
RSPB present a case for a green levy on peat used in horticulture.
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,…