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22/09/16Scrapyard saved for the nation
Scrapyard challenge: restoration appeal launched to clear up 100,000 tyres, thousands of litres of oil waste and restore nature to top wildlife haven.
22/09/16Uncertainty and opportunity ahead: peatlands post-Brexit
The fantastic outcome of a peatland resolution from the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawaii reminds us of the global imperative to protect and enhance our peatlands. Decades of peatland restoration work in the UK has gained international recognition and we are seen to be leading the way for other peatland nations. Whilst pausing for a pat on the back we must also focus on putting in place a lasting framework to protect, enhance and sustainably manage our peatlands so that we can continue to provide an example.
20/09/16IMCG Field Syposium in SE Asia
This August, the International Mires & Conservation Group (IMCG) Field Symposium was held in Borneo and peninsular Malaysia and was attended by Rob Stoneman and Joanna Richards from the IUCN UK Peatland Programme. The 10-day trip was led by the Global Environment Centre team, who are locally active, and visited several tropical peat swamps across Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei and peninsular Malaysia.
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The IUCN UK Peatland Programme exists to promote peatland restoration in the UK and advocates the multiple benefits of peatlands through partnerships, strong science, sound policy and effective practice.
Our long term vision is that peatlands in the UK function to their full potential and that there is no further loss of peatland ecosystems, which will help to mitigate climate change. Investment in peatland restoration is needed now, securing the benefits they provide and avoiding the costly consequences of their deterioration.
The work of the Peatland Programme is overseen by a coalition of environmental bodies including the Scottish Wildlife Trust, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, John Muir Trust, RSPB, North Pennines AONB Partnership, Moors for the Future and the University of East London.
Images: Ben Hall/2020 Vision; Norrie Russell
Peatland Gateway
Discover peatland restoration case studies here in the UK and around the world, as well as links to other organisations and initiatives.
Publications and Resources
Find the latest briefings and reports from the IUCN UK Peatland Programme.
UK Peatland Restoration: Demonstrating Success
Demonstrating Success is a recent publication from the IUCN UK Peatland Programme showcasing successful peatland restoration projects from across the UK.
