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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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Inquiry generates urgent call for peatland action
June 21, 2011
An urgent international call for action on peatland protection and restoration has been made today (21 June 2011) following the release of findings at a landmark peatlands conference. Delegates heard that a loss of only 5% of the carbon stored in UK peatlands would equate to the total annual UK greenhouse gas emissions.
Peatland manifesto commitment of new Scottish Government welcome
May 18, 2011
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme welcomes the manifesto commitment of the newly elected Scottish Government to take action to protect and restore peatlands.
RSPB call for a green tax on peat
February 25, 2011
RSPB present a case for a green levy on peat used in horticulture.
Scottish Government publishes discussion paper on carbon-rich soils
December 15, 2010
The Scottish Government yesterday (14 December) published a discussion paper setting out its position on peat and other carbon-rich soils.
Cancun Agrees: Peatlands help tackle climate change
December 11, 2010
The climate change talks at Cancun have recognised that carbon savings from peatland restoration should be included alongside forestry planting in helping meet emissions reduction targets
Cancun climate talks propose new peatland emission rules
December 2, 2010
Climate talks in Cancun could see the agreement of new rules that allow the formal inclusion of carbon emissions from peatlands in national greenhouse gas reduction figures.
Scottish Parliament endorses work of IUCN UK Peatland Programme
November 5, 2010
In a member's business debate on 'Investing in the future of Scotland's peatland's', Members from across the political spectrum endorsed the work of the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, and called on the Government to take action to restore our bogs.
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…