Climate change and UK birds – a focus on peatlands
The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) launch a new report on the impacts of climate change on UK birds timed to coincide with CoP26.
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British Standards Institute - BSI Flex
The British Standards Institute (BSI) have developed a series of standards and overarching principle for the UK Nature Markets. Find out how the Peatland Code participated in the early adopters pilot.
British Ecological Society: Nature-based Solutions for Climate Change in the UK Report
The British Ecological Society have today published their landmark report offering the first comprehensive assessment of the potential of nature-based solutions in the UK.
Scottish Wildlife Trust new report on the state of Scotland's raised bogs
Findings from SWT survey during 2010/11 of 58 Scottish lowland raised bogs and analysis of change since 1994/1995 reinforce the need for active restoration to counteract past damage and to bring…
Cuthbert's Managing Moors Project
Cuthbert's Moor: New nature reserve acquired by Durham Wildlife Trust.
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The IUCN UK Peatland Programme was set up in 2009 to promote peatland restoration in the UK. We advocate the multiple benefits of peatlands through partnerships, strong science, sound policy and effective practice.
Getting out to the bog in Shetland
An innovative solution to accessing a Peatland Restoration site in Shetland.
Lesser weever fish
One of the only venomous fish to be found in British waters, the lesser weever fish is certainly one to watch out for!
Programme co-founder wins award
Dr Rob Stoneman, one of the founders and co-chair of the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, was awarded the prestigious The Christopher Cadbury Medal at The Wildlife Trusts’ Annual General Meeting on…
Peatland restoration work is underway on the Migneint in Eryri (Snowdonia) as part of a three-year partnership between the National Trust and Admiral
Over the next three years, the two organisations will work to restore vital landscapes and raise awareness of how nature-based solutions can help tackle the growing threat of flooding in England…
Thornback ray
The most commonly encountered ray around the British Isles, it's easy to see where the thornback ray got its name from - just check out the spines on its back!
Bottlenose dolphin
Bottlenose dolphins in British waters are the biggest of their kind – they need to be able to cope with our chilly waters! They are very sociable and will happily swim alongside boats, providing…