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South West Peatland Partnership: Counting sheep to help restore peat across the UK's South West
March 14, 2023
Peatland restoration isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. It takes a range of innovative techniques and indepth monitoring to make sure that methods to raise the water table and prevent further degradation are as effective as possible. By working collaboratively, the South West Peatland Partnership (SWPP) are doing just that on Dartmoor.
Ulster Wildlife webinar: Lessons learned: 20+ years on from blanket bog restoration at Cuilcagh Mountain
March 14, 2023
Join Ulster Wildlife, RPS Ireland and the Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark to discuss what they have learned from reviewing the recovery of peatlands on Cuilcagh Mountain.
Launch of the Peatland Code Version 2.0
March 8, 2023
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has today launched a new and highly anticipated update to the Peatland Code, which helps to boost the restoration and protection of the UK’s Peatlands.
Moors for the Future Partnership releases series of scientific and monitoring reports from MoorLIFE 2020 project
March 7, 2023
In September 2022, MoorLIFE 2020, the landmark project which had been the focus of much of the work of Moors for the Future Partnership since 2015 came to an end. Find out more...
Save the Date: Molinia, Peatlands and Climate Transition Workshop’
March 6, 2023
Hosted by National Trust Marsden Moor, the ‘Molinia, Peatlands and Climate Transition Workshop’ aims to bring together organisations working in peatland restoration to share their work on Molinia management.
Peat-free Horticulture Addendum: Further case studies released
February 24, 2023
This addendum to the IUCN UK Peatland Programme's 'Demonstrating Success - Peat-free Horticulture' publication, features eight new case studies showing how progress can be made towards a sustainable horticulture industry.
Conference 2022 - Registration closed
August 8, 2022
Registration for this year's IUCN UK Peatland Programme conference taking place live in Aberystwyth on 4th - 6th Oc
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…