Peatland Code to be launched at World Forum on Natural Capital
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme launch Peatland Code at the World Forum on Natural Capital
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Peatland Code update - December 2021
The Peatland Code now has 48 Projects registered with a total of almost 8000 ha of peatland restoration. Find out more and watch presentation delivered at the Scottish Forum on National Capital…
Peat restoration and natural flood management
The Upland Environments Research Unit at the University of Manchester has been working closely with Moors for the Future Partnership over the last decade to produce an empirically grounded…
Natural England launches peatland ‘toolbox talk’ on recognising archaeology during restoration
Natural England worked with Wessex Archaeology to create a historic environment peatland ‘toolbox talk’ to act as an introduction to management of archaeological finds when restoring peatlands.…
Sphagnum is a key ingredient of natural flood management
In 2008 iCASP published research that showed how water running over Sphagnum on blanket peatlands moved much more slowly (often ten times slower) than water running through sedges or bare peat.…
Natural Resources Wales announces new funding for peatland restoration
A new restoration fund, managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), was launched this week in an effort to help safeguard valuable peatlands.
Reflections from the 10th IUCN UK Peatland Programme Conference
The 10th annual IUCN UK Peatland Programme conference was delivered online for the first time, with the event attracting over 420 attendees from across 17 countries to the virtual platform across…
Peatland benefits
The importance of peatlands comes from the remarkable and diverse ecosystem services they provide to society as well as their intrinsic value. Find out more about the benefits that they provide.
IUCN UK Peatland Programme webinar: Launch of the Peatland Code 2.0
Join the IUCN UK Peatland Programme for a webinar exploring the updates to the Peatland Code Version 2.0
New Year Honours for peatland specialist
Natural Resources Wales’ senior peatland specialist, Dr Peter Jones, has been awarded an MBE for services to Welsh peatlands and to the community in Wales.
Nature for Climate Peatland Grant Scheme
Natural England has launched the first round of Discovery Grants, as part of the Nature for Climate Peatland Grant Scheme. Information about the scheme to restore English peatlands and how to…
Peatland ACTION scoops double success
Peatland ACTION a winning formula. A Scottish Government-funded programme that offers landowners, farmers and crofters 100% funding and support to restore their damaged peatlands has won the…