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19/10/18Scotland’s Biennial Land Use and the Environment Conference XII
Scotland’s Biennial Land Use and the Environment Conference XII - Rewarding the Delivery of Public Goods: How to Achieve this in Practice?
Date: 28-29 November, 2018
Location: Our Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
26/09/18Humble peatlands save the UK £millions
The hugely important role our peatlands play in maintaining clean drinking water, reducing flood impact and storing carbon is worth £millions every year. This, along with other public benefits peatlands provide, will be highlighted at a conference at Loch Lomond from 2-4th October.
29/08/18Bogs have secrets
When the Cairngorms Peatland Action Project Officers were invited to take a look at an “interesting” bog they didn’t quite know what to expect.
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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.
