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New Report highlights multiple benefits of peatland restoration around the world
April 28, 2014
Brussels, 29 April 2014. Europe is rich in peatlands and these important ecosystems can bring environmental, social and economic benefits for communities and wildlife alike. A new report published today highlights innovative projects from around the globe which are helping restore and conserve our threatened peatlands.
B&Q go peat-free
April 1, 2014
The UK's largest garden retailer has switched its bedding plant production away from peat.
Peatland Code
December 15, 2013
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.
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September 28, 2013
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Managing the Land in a Changing Climate
July 11, 2013
This report is part of a series of progress reports by the Committee on Climate Change, Adaptation Sub-Committee to assess how the country is preparing for the risks and opportunities from climate change. The report focuses on England and gives an assessment of how climate change might affect the delivery of key ecosystem services including those provided by peatlands.
New RSPB Report features peatland case study
June 21, 2013
Helping Nature to Help Us is an update of the RSPB Scotland document, by the same name, published in 2008.
Save the Date Announcement for IUCN Peatland Conference 2013
March 27, 2013
IUCN UK Peatland Programme announce Save-the-Date for their next conference, Investing in Peatlands: Partnership for a New Era, in York, 10-12th September 2013
Conference 2024 tickets now on sale!Tickets for our 2024 conference in Aviemore, 17-19 September, are now on sale - join us to…
New species showcase - dunlinThe third of our showcases explores the importance of dunlin as an indicator species for peatland…
Peatland Code Public Consultation – Now OpenThe Peatland Code is committed to continuous improvement and would like to invite you to comment on…
Please give 10 minutes of your time to help answer the question: Is palaeoecological research utilised in UK peatland restoration projects? Can you complete a short survey on the extent to which palaeoecological research is utilised in UK…
Muirburn licencing made law in ScotlandScotland’s peatlands will benefit from increased protection due to a new law passed on 21st March…
Dorset peatland restorationThe Dorset Peat Partnership completed the first of their sixteen peatland restoration sites in…
Council leads the way with major peatland restoration project A three-year project to restore an area of peatland larger than 780 football pitches in Inverclyde…
Funding for Eyes on the Bog users Our Eyes on the Bog Fund aims to support existing Eyes on the Bog users to purchase new equipment,…
New report showcases successes in forest to bog restoration'Forest to Bog Restoration: Demonstrating Success', the fourth publication the series, highlights…
Don't miss our 'Measuring biodiversity: from principles to practice' webinar!Join the IUCN UK Peatland Programme for this free webinar as we explore traditional and…
Introducing our species showcasesThroughout 2024, we are celebrating peatland biodiversity through a series of monthly showcases…
Come and volunteer with us!We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Communications Volunteer who can help us with our…