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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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Scotland could be a world leader in showcasing peatland management
March 24, 2010
Restoring damaged peatlands could stop millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide leaking out of Scotland’s bogs each year, says the IUCN UK Peatland Programme.
Restoring Scotland's Peatlands could help meet climate change targets
February 23, 2010
New information from the IUCN UK Peatland Programme shows that over 3 billion tonnes of carbon are stored in Scotland's peatlands.
International experts champion peatlands at Copenhagen
December 8, 2009
Experts from around the world will descend upon the climate change talks at Copenhagen to champion the cause of peatlands as a carbon store.
UK Ranked Among Worlds Worst Peatland Carbon Emitters
November 4, 2009
A report launched today at the international climate change talks in Barcelona shows the UK as the 17th largest peatland area out of 175 nations with peat deposits. The report also shows damaged peatlands are responsible for at least 7% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions. The UK is among the top 20 worst countries for peatland losses but is taking remedial action which could set a leading example.
Global Climate Change Talks Call for Peatland Conservation
June 11, 2009
At the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change talks, being held in Bonn 1-12 June, there has been international support for greater recognition to be given to the importance of peatlands and their role in carbon storage.
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,…