A burning issue: comparison between Australian & UK fire management misses the mark
Inappropriate comparisons between the management of the fires in Australia and the use of fire in moorland management in the UK.
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My happy place
When the stresses of life get too much, I take a walk through Attenborough Nature Reserve - a form of free therapy. The fresh air, the bird calls, the beauty of nature surrounding me, is calming.…
Burning on Blanket Bogs - Part 1: Effects of fire video is now available
Watch this new animation explaining the the effects of fire on blanket bog, produced by Richard Lindsay.
Beginnings: First Peat-Fest South-West bogcast published
In our latest guest blog, the Art and Energy Collective's Naomi Wright introduces Peat-Fest South-West's 'bogcasts'.
St George's mushroom
A lovely pale cream colour to begin with these stout mushrooms begin to turn a buff colour and the cap surface will crack as they age.
How to cut out palm oil – not trees
Palm Oil is a cheap, efficient form of vegetable oil, but a lot of species-rich tropical habitat is being destroyed to make way for it.
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
Peat Metal webinar series 2024
Throughout 2024, the Peat Metal project ran a series of workshops and webinars on fire and peatlands, available to watch on their website.
New initiative to combine data across studies and sites to better inform peatland policy and practice
Researchers, practitioners and policy-makers from across Europe took part in a workshop in Newcastle to begin the process of finding a way to standardise the collection of environmental data so it…
Peatland Code Project Plan and Restoration Validation
There are two stages of validation in the Peatland Code: Project Plan Validation ideally takes place before restoration has begun and Restoration Validation takes place within 1 year of finishing the initial restoration (the ‘start date’).
Batman hoverfly
This common hoverfly can be recognised by the dark markings behind its head, which often resemble the Batman logo.
Chimney sweeper
This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.