Defra Commissioned Peatland Evidence Review
Information on the Defra Commissioned Peatland Evidence Review, contracted to the IUCN UK Peatland Programme from November 2025 - March 2027.
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Defra launch the long-awaited land use framework
The much-anticipated roadmap for government land management priorities in England has been published. But does it herald good news for peatlands?
Defra triples area of England's peatlands protected from burning
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme welcomes the announcement from Defra this week regarding the ban on the use of burning as a management tool on peat over 30 cm deep within the least favoured area (…
Defra announce plans to prevent burning of vegetation on protected blanket bog habitats.
The government announced plans to bring forward legislation to prevent the burning of heather and other vegetation on protected blanket bog habitats.
Expression of Interest Opens for Defra-Commissioned Peatland Evidence Review
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme (IUCN UK PP) is pleased to launch the Expression of Interest (EOI) process for a major Defra-commissioned project: Strengthening the Evidence Base for Peatland…
Public consultation on heather and grass burning regulations in England
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has responded to Defra’s proposal to protect a greater extent of peatlands in England from burning.
FibreBroads
DEFRA award funding to new partnership project investigating how crops grown in wetlands (known as paludiculture) could provide sustainable income for Broads’ growers.
Peat-free Horticulture – A reality and an opportunity
After over three decades of calls for an end to the use of peat in horticulture, Defra is consulting on proposals for a ban on the retail sale of peat in England and Wales by 2024.
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
UK peatland and woodland carbon prices continue to increase in 2025
Great news for the UK nature markets sector. The latest Ecosystem Marketplace data shows that reported prices for both Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code units continued to rise in 2025,…
A tribute to Richard Payne
The IUCN UK Peatlands Programme team were all saddened to hear the shocking news about the death of Dr Richard Payne and our thoughts are with his family. He was killed while climbing in the…