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17/05/18Peatland contributions to UK water security
Peatlands are vital to UK water security and must be protected to preserve the UK’s water supply, warn scientists.
water@leeds scientists from the University of Leeds have developed a new global index that identifies water supplied from peatlands as a significant source of drinking water for the UK and the Republic of Ireland .
15/05/18Grants for peatland restoration
• £10 million of government grants awarded for work on peatlands
• Area the size of 10,000 football pitches to be restored to peat forming condition
• Restored peatlands will continue to store carbon, improve water quality in rivers and reduce flood risk
10/05/18Celebration event marks successful Nature Network project
Forty people gathered in New Cumnock Town Hall on the evening of Thursday 19th April to celebrate the successes of Nature Network, a large-scale environmental project delivered by the East Ayrshire Coalfield Environment Initiative (CEI).
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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 partner bodies including Defra, John Muir Trust, Moors for the Future Partnership, National Trust for Scotland, Natural England, Natural Resources Wales, North Pennines AONB Partnership, RSPB, Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish Wildlife Trust, University of East London, University of Newcastle and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
The Programme is currently hosted by the Scottish and Yorkshire Wildlife Trusts and primarily funded by The Peter De Haan Charitable Trust.
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UK Peatland Restoration: Demonstrating Success
Demonstrating Success is a publication from the IUCN UK Peatland Programme showcasing successful peatland restoration projects from across the UK.
