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
Latest News
Latest News
Peatland ACTION scoops double success
November 10, 2023
Peatland ACTION has won the Holyrood Climate Action Award for Nature and the Environment, and gained Highly Commended in the Nature of Scotland Awards.
We need you! Help inform our latest briefing on remote sensing of peatlands
November 8, 2023
If you are involved in remote sensing of peatlands, please complete our questionnaire to help us understand your data needs and inform our latest briefing before Wednesday 6 December.
New incentive scheme for peatland project designers
November 1, 2023
The first round of a new NatureScot Peatland ACTION incentive scheme to encourage more peatland restoration project designers to develop and submit applications for its funding is already fully subscribed for its first, pilot year.
Podcast appearance
October 31, 2023
Our Peatland Code Co-ordinator Renée Kerkvliet-Hermans recently appeared on the podcast ‘Regenerative Scotland with Ariane Burgess MSP’.
Conference 2023 - Registration closed
September 25, 2023
***Ticket sales have
200 Projects for the Peatland Code
September 18, 2023
The Peatland Code has recorded its 200th project registration under the
New guidance for wetter farming on peatlands
September 13, 2023
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme’s latest briefing, ‘Principles for Sustainable Peatland Paludiculture’, sets out to ensure the multiple benefits of peatlands are realised when managing different forms of paludiculture, and enable society to get the most from this major shift in agricultural peatland use.
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 – Now OpenThe 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,…
New report showcases successes in forest to bog restoration'Forest to Bog Restoration: Demonstrating Success', the fourth publication the series, highlights…
Don't miss our 'Measuring biodiversity: from principles to practice' webinar!Join the IUCN UK Peatland Programme for this free webinar as we explore traditional and…
Introducing our species showcasesThroughout 2024, we are celebrating peatland biodiversity through a series of monthly showcases…
Come and volunteer with us!We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Communications Volunteer who can help us with our…