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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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ClimateXchange briefing
May 9, 2012
In response to enquiry from the Scottish Government, ClimateXchange has produced a briefing on potential reduction that could arise from from peatland restoration in Scotland.
Reformed British Ecological Society Peatland Special Interest Group
May 9, 2012
The British Ecological Society Peatland Special Interest Group has re-formed and their newsletter is now available to read
New SPICe Briefing on Peatlands and Climate Change
April 25, 2012
Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) briefing describes the ecosystems services provided by peatlands in Scotland, with particular emphasis on their importance for climate change mitigation.
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.
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…