Peatland biodiversity - butterflies & moths
Healthy functioning peatlands are vital for biodiversity. While much of the focus is on the specialised plants found on peat bogs, there are a number of butterflies and moths which are associated…
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Technical review of remote sensing for UK peatlands
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has commissioned a technical review of the potential and applicability of remote sensing technologies for ecological monitoring of UK peatlands.
Biodiversity
Peatlands form the UK’s largest extent of semi-natural habitat and play an important role in conserving a wide range of species. Many of these species are rare and/or declining and are priorities for conservation action.
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…
FIRNS Project: Biodiversity crediting for Peatlands and Woodlands
Biodiversity credits offer a way to quantify and finance nature restoration efforts by linking biodiversity improvements to structured credit markets.
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
Don't miss our 'Measuring biodiversity: from principles to practice' webinar!
Join us. Fee webinar on 'Measuring biodiversity: from principles to practice' on Tuesday 26 March 13:30 - 15:15
100 Project Milestone for the Peatland Code
The IUCN UK Peatland Progamme have today marked a landmark milestone for projects registering for the Peatland Code.
National 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…
Launch of the Peatland Code Version 2.0
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has today launched a new and highly anticipated update to the Peatland Code, which helps to boost the restoration and protection of the UK’s Peatlands.
Public Consultation for Biodiversity Quantification Methodology
The Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code are pleased to announce their public consultation inviting views on the outcomes of the Facility for Investment Ready Nature in Scotland (FIRNS)…
New briefing addresses the peatlands and methane debate
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has launched a new briefing “Peatlands and Methane” that summarises the science around methane emissions from peatlands, and calls for urgent action to rewet drained…