Past Events


Image: Neolithic trackway, Hatfield Moors © Henry Chapman

Past Events

BogFest (a joint Moors for the Future Partnership & IUCN UK Peatland Programme Conference)

September 21, 2017
Many thanks to all that joined us for BogFest 2017 in the heart of Edale. It was great to have so many enthusiastic people ready to learn and share their own experiences. We will be sharing resources from the festival in the next few days so please keep an eye on our Resources pages and Moors for the Future Partnership's website.

Dartmoor Citizen Science Day

July 4, 2017
The Dartmoor Mires Citizen Science Project is part of ongoing research at Plymouth University monitoring the restoration of peat-forming vegetation on Dartmoor.

Annual Convention and Symposium of the International Peatland Society

May 28, 2017
The Annual Convention and Symposium of the International Peatland Society (IPS) will be held at the Mariott Hotel in Aberdeen, Scotland in May 2017.

What the EU LIFE programme has done for the Peak District – a guided walk on Kinder Scout

May 21, 2017
The Moorland Centre, Edale - 10am - 1pm The EU has been supporting nature, environment and climate action for 25 years! Moors for the Future Partnership is celebrating this milestone with a guided walk on Kinder Scout. 

Flow Country Conference IV

March 21, 2017
The next Flow Country research conference will be held in Thurso between the 21st and 24th of March 2017 under the theme 'Thinking Big'.

IUCN UK Peatland Programme Conference

November 29, 2016
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme is to focus on ‘Creating a Legacy for Peatlands’ in what is to be its 2016 conference. Having taken a break in 2015 following the conclusion of its previous series of conferences on ‘Investing in Peatlands’, this highly anticipated conference will focus on how we as a nation can improve the state of our damaged peatlands and ensure no further deterioration.

Flows Field Centre Open Day

October 22, 2016
The Peatlands Partnership’s new building opens its doors to the public On Saturday 22 October the newly completed Flows Field Centre in Forsinard will open its doors to the public for the first time. This open day will give people the opportunity to explore the new centre and take part in a whole host of activities.

IUCN World Conservation Congress logo
Peatland motion headed to World Conservation Congress for considerationThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme-led motion to develop a unified definition of peatlands has…
Area of burnt vegetation on national park in Northumberland
A collection of three Natural England reports marks a step change for English peatlandsWe summarise three new reports from Natural England which have important implications for English…
Neolithic trackway on Hatfield Moors. Credit: Henry Chapman Uni of Birmingham
New publication: Tracks and roads on peatlandsThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme are pleased to publish our latest brief focusing on the impacts of…
Peatland landscape showing flux tower and solar panel with a blue sky and hills in the background. Image credit Hollie Cooper, UKCEH
Funding announced for greenhouse gas reduction solutions on peatlandsThe UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology is seeking proposals for projects up to £75,000 to advance…
Hare's tail cottongrass on Humberhead levels
Committee on Climate Change (CCC) 7th Carbon Budget Report - a response from IUCN UK Peatland ProgrammeThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme welcomes this week the publication of the Committee on Climate…
Water vole sitting with blackberries
New species showcase - Water voleContinuing the spotlight on peatland biodiversity, our first Species Showcase of 2025 is the Water…
Digger being used to carry out peat bog restoration. Photo: Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust
Adoption of University of Cumbria PhD student’s carbon calculator brings national and international significanceThis week University of Cumbria and Barker and Bland Ltd.’s innovative carbon calculator has been…
Image advertising launch of the CivTech Round 10 Challenge
CiVTech innovators leading drive for advances within Peatland and Woodland Carbon CodesBringing efficiences to the Peatland Code and Woodland Carbon Code is the focus for three…
Interior of the Virtual Peatlands Pavilion, showing the information desk with a giant dragonfly and globe suspended above it.
Embark on a voyage of discovery with the Virtual Peatlands Pavilion 2025 world tour To raise awareness of the global distribution and importance of peatlands, the Virtual Peatlands…
Image of a computer screen displaying a survey
Public Consultation for Biodiversity Quantification MethodologyThe Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code are pleased to announce their public consultation…
Image of machinery being used on a peatland to restore the habitat
Natural Resources Wales announces new funding for peatland restorationA new restoration fund, managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), was launched this week in an…
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme team at the base of Kinder Scout
Reflecting on 2024: a busy year for peatlandsAs the year draws to a close, the IUCN UK Peatland Programme looks back on 2024.