The IUCN UK Peatland Programme advocates the multiple benefits of peatlands through partnerships, strong science, sound policy and effective practice.
About Us
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. The work of the Peatland Programme is overseen by a coalition of environmental bodies including the John Muir Trust, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, RSPB, North Pennines AONB Partnership, Moors for the Future and the University of East London.
News & Event
22/10/14News Coverage of IUCN Peatland Conference
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme conference, "Peatland Action: Learning from Success" comes to an end in Inverness today. The conference was covered by Radio Scotland and STV News, in addition to internet radio and blogs. Presentations from the conference will be available soon.
15/09/14Scottish National Peatland Plan
IUCN UK Peatland Programme respond to Scottish Natural Heritage Consultation on Scotland's National Peatland Plan.
10/09/14New call to Government to restore English upland peatlands
A coalition of conservation organisations and water companies are calling on the UK Government to increase commitment and resources so that English uplands can thrive with wildlife and provide the carbon, water and other environmental services that healthy bogs deliver.
Peatland e-news
Subscribe to our newsletter.
Peatland Code
The Peatland Code is the voluntary standard for peatland restoration projects in the UK that want to be sponsored on the basis of their climate and other benefits.
Publications
NEW: Global Peatland Restoration, Demonstrating Success now published. Click here to download
Peatland Gateway
Peatland Gateway is an information hub to restoration case studies, international organisation, links and more resources from across the globe.
_0.jpg "Resources")
News & Events
Peatland Action: Learning from Success Conference this year will be from Monday October 20th - Wednesday October 22nd 2014 at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness, Scotland.
