The role of peatlands in the UK's Green Recovery
A ‘Green recovery’ – that puts environmental health at its heart – would tackle climate change and turn the tide on biodiversity loss.
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Nature’s recovery can create 7,000 new jobs in Scotland
New research from leading Scottish environment charities shows that backing their plan for nature’s recovery could create up to 7,000 new jobs, contributing to Scotland’s economic recovery from…
My recovery
After undergoing brain surgery, Simone suffered from severe headaches and was worried that she would find volunteering with Durham Wildlife Trust too strenuous; in fact, she has found that the…
Peatland & Trees position statement released
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme have released a position statement and recommendations on Trees on Peatlands in the UK.
Ugie Peatland Partnership and Beam Suntory Landowner event
In February 2023, RSPB as part of the Ugie Peatland Partnership, hosted an event, co-organised and funded by Beam Suntory, to bring together landowners with peatlands in the Ugie catchment.
My recovery plan
Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2014. After undergoing a life-saving operation and an intensive chemotherapy course, she is on the road to recovery.
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Peat extraction (new page)
Peat extraction takes place mainly on lowland raised bogs for a range of activities including horticulture, whisky production and for animal bedding. This can pose a significant impact on peatland habitats, associated biodiversity and carbon storage.
Burning on Blanket Bogs - Part 2: Recovery pathways video now available
Watch part two of the Burning on blanket bog recovery pathways, produced by Richard Lindsay.
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.
Water quality
The provision of water is an ecosystem service of peatlands. The British Isles are globally unique in sourcing their drinking water predominantly from peatlands - around 85% of all global drinking water sourced directly from peatlands is consumed in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Burning
Burning as a land management tool has been practiced for long periods of time in the UK – but the reasons and methods have altered over time. The overwhelming scientific evidence base points to burning on peatlands causing damage to key peatland species, peatland ecosystem health, and the sustainability of peatland soils.
Conference 2020
This, the 10th annual IUCN UK Peatland Programme conference, ‘Peatlands: From Strategy to Action’ was hosted as a virtual event in partnership with the Welsh Peatland Sustainable Management Scheme (SMS) Project.