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
21/07/14IUCN Annual Conference 2014 - Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for our annual conference Peatland Action: Learning from Success to be held Monday October 20th - Wednesday October 22nd 2014 at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness, Scotland.
11/07/14Inaugural Lecture by Mark Reed (IUCN Research Manager)
In this talk Prof Mark Reed, who is also the IUCN UK Peatland Programme's Research Manager, challenges us to look differently at Britain's most overlooked landscape.
10/06/14National Peatland Plan Welcomed
IUCN UK Peatland Programme along with other environmental organisations welcomed the publication of the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) National Peatland Plan – the consultation on the future of Scotland’s peatland. SNH are seeking views on this important draft plan and is seen as fantastic progress towards protecting and enhancing Scotland’s peatlands.
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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.
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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.
