Past Events
Image: Neolithic trackway, Hatfield Moors © Henry Chapman
Past Events
FEPP and Natural England monthly lunchtime webinars - Raising the water table and the Environment Agency's role
June 24, 2024
This webinar will look at the Environment Agency's permits and licences that need to be considered for lowland peat and the work we are doing around raising awareness and addressing the evidence gaps.
Lindow Man: celebrating the 40th anniversary of his discovery
June 20, 2024
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the discovery of Lindow Man: Britain's most famous 'bog body' at the Manchester Museum.
Creative activities & farm tour at Challacombe Farm with Art and Energy
June 16, 2024
Creative activities, farm tours and restoring the moorland habitat with Art and Energy at Challacombe Farm.
Wetter Farming (Paludiculture) on Peat: Trial site visit and workshop
June 13, 2024
Join the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside to explore an important field-scale wetter farming trial growing Typha on 13 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 13:00.
Peat Metal webinar: Post-wildfire heavy metal mobilisation in a contaminated temperate peatland
June 12, 2024
Abbey Marcotte is a PhD researcher at the Wageningen University (The Netherlands) researching wildfire impacts on temperate peatlands and will report on findings from research on the aftermath of the Stalybridge Moor (UK) wildfire in 2018.
GLF Peatlands 2024: The Climate Solution We Forgot
June 6, 2024
How can we save the world’s peatlands? Dive into the latest insights into peatland conservation, management, and restoration with the Global Landscapes Forum.
Raising the Table: Water Table Management for Paludiculture
June 5, 2024
Learn about strategies being implemented for water table management, peatland restoration and how we can protect farming and vital ecosystems together.
Peatland motion headed to World Conservation Congress for considerationThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme-led motion to develop a unified definition of peatlands has…
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…
New publication: Tracks and roads on peatlandsThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme are pleased to publish our latest brief focusing on the impacts of…
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…
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…
New species showcase - Water voleContinuing the spotlight on peatland biodiversity, our first Species Showcase of 2025 is the Water…
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…
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…
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…
Public Consultation for Biodiversity Quantification MethodologyThe Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code are pleased to announce their public consultation…
Natural Resources Wales announces new funding for peatland restorationA new restoration fund, managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), was launched this week in an…
Reflecting on 2024: a busy year for peatlandsAs the year draws to a close, the IUCN UK Peatland Programme looks back on 2024.