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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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…
Technical review of remote sensing for UK peatlands
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has commissioned a technical review of the potential and applicability of remote sensing technologies for ecological monitoring of UK peatlands.
Commission of Inquiry
The findings of the Commission of Inquiry represent the collaboration between peatland experts from land management, science and policy from across the UK and internationally to highlight the degree of damage to UK peatlands and the threats that this poses to society.
Paludiculture call for evidence for Peatland Code
We are inviting evidence for all paludiculture sites and all crop types, regardless of their success to help us to fully understand the current paludiculture landscape and seek funding for the…
Specially commissioned film celebrates 'The most important plant in the world'
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has commissioned the first in a series of short films, celebrating the importance of peatlands and work to restore and protect them.
Evidence Visit to Elan Valley post-fire
The Wales Peatland Action Evidence Group, visited a newly restored peatland site at Elan Valley and found that the peatland restoration by Elan Valley Trust survived, despite being surrounded by…
Experts joins forces to stop bogs going down the drain
Scientists, land managers and industry officials are set to join forces in Edinburgh today (3 November) as a Commission of Inquiry investigates the steps needed to repair our important peatbogs…
Deer Impact on Peatland in the Broads: GIS and Drone-Based Evidence
A new Broads Authority report highlights significant and increasing impacts from deer across the Broads National Park, particularly within peatland habitats such as fen and wet woodland.
The case for paludiculture: new European study shows mounting evidence for wetlands farming
€10m Horizon Europe consortium Palus Demos researching ‘dual solution’ for emission reduction and farming incomes.
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 (…