Peatland ACTION scoops double success
Peatland ACTION a winning formula. A Scottish Government-funded programme that offers landowners, farmers and crofters 100% funding and support to restore their damaged peatlands has won the…
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New report showcases successes in forest to bog restoration
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme (IUCN UK PP) has launched a new publication showcasing successes in forest to bog restoration.
Research reveals a quarter of Europe’s peatlands are degraded, ahead of key climate and biodiversity summits
New research finds that 25% of Europe’s peatlands are degraded, increasing to 50% -120,000km2 - when looking at the European Union alone.
Wet agriculture - a tool in the climate action toolbox
With the urgent need to reduce our carbon emissions wherever possible, complimenting traditional agriculture on drained peatlands with wet farming techniques could help reduce greenhouse gases…
Ring-necked parakeet
The bright green ring-necked parakeet is an escapee and our only naturalised parrot; its success is likely due to warmer winters.
Sand eel
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.
Yorkshire Peat Partnership celebrates another successful year
As Yorkshire Peat Partnership (YPP) heads into the new restoration season, they take a moment to celebrate their achievements from the previous (2020-2021) season with their annual report.
New report shows peat-free opportunity for horticulture industry
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has published a report showcasing successes in peat-free horticulture - 'Demonstrating Success: Peat-free Horticulture' - the third publication in the…
Paludiculture call for evidence for Peatland Code
We are inviting evidence for all paludiculture sites and all crop types, regardless of their success to help us to fully understand the current paludiculture landscape and seek funding for the…
Peat-free products - protecting peatlands, climate, gardening, pot-plants & salad
An Innovate UK project demonstrated success using sustainably sourced Sphagnum (from BeadaMoss®), with commercial-scale trials starting this year. Government funding support to further develop new…
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…