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…
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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.…
Rivers
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.
Yorkshire Peat Partnership celebrates another successful year
As Yorkshire Peat Partnership (YPP) heads into the new restoration season, they take a moment to celebrate their achievements from the previous (2020-2021) season with their annual report.
Yorkshire Peat Partnership: Peatland Restoration Practitioner training course
Sign up to Peatland Restoration Practitioner training course with Yorkshire Peat Partnership.
Yorkshire Peat Partnership: A music video on Fleet Moss
With the help of Yorkshire Peat Partnership, musician Sarah Smout filmed a music video on Fleet Moss which aims to raise awareness of the importance of peatlands.
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
Regulating Water Flow
Peatlands are not only an important source of water in the UK - they are also key ecosystems in regulating water flows and reducing the risk of floods.
Regulating Water Flow
Peatlands are not only an important source of water in the UK - they are also key ecosystems in regulating water flows and reducing the risk of floods.
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
Cuthbert's Managing Moors Project
Cuthbert's Moor: New nature reserve acquired by Durham Wildlife Trust.
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.…