The Peatland Code is a voluntary standard for UK peatland projects wishing to market the climate benefit of peatland restoration.
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26/06/17Flow Country exhibition launched in Edinburgh
Royal Botanic Garden is the first venue for an important exhibition which will tour across the United Kingdom.
19/06/17Going to The Royal Highland Show at Ingliston, Edinburgh this weekend (22-25th June) or the Scone Game Fair in Perth (30th June- 2nd July)?
Well, if you’re a landowner in Scotland with an area of peatland, such as a blanket bog or lowland raised bog, then funding is available to restore these extremely important habitats.
19/06/17Crossing the Moss: The Story of a Solway Moss and the Solway Junction Railway
In the late 1860s, a railway – the Solway Junction Railway (SJR) – was constructed across the ‘Moss’ of Bowness Common. Where it met the Solway Firth, it soared above the waves to Annan on the Scottish side, across the Solway Viaduct – a structure that was “light and elegant, and in the full tide [had] the semblance of a piece of enchanted workmanship resting on the bosom of the racing waters”.
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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.
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.
