New briefing tackles the peat depth debate
A new IUCN UK Peatland Programme briefing, 'Peat Depth Criteria: Accounting for the Lost Peatlands', explains that defining and managing our peatlands in a way that reflects their full…
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Working Towards a Peat Data Standard
The England Peat Map project is mapping the extent, depth and condition of England’s peat. The Data Exchange Standard for Peat Surveys has now been issued, and Natural England continue to welcome…
Peak District study reveals depths of carbon stored in threatened landscapes
With the UN Climate Conference (CoP26) being held in Glasgow in under one month's time, a new study has found that 9 million tonnes of carbon are locked up in just 8,267 hectares of peatlands…
B&Q go peat-free
The UK's largest garden retailer has switched its bedding plant production away from peat.
Introducing Dorset Peat Partnership
Dorset Peat Partnership is hosted by Dorset Wildlife Trust to develop peatland restoration plans within Dorset through the Nature for Climate Peatland Grant Scheme.
Yorkshire Peat Partnership celebrates another successful year
As Yorkshire Peat Partnership (YPP) heads into the new restoration season, they take a moment to celebrate their achievements from the previous (2020-2021) season with their annual report.
Interested in developing and validating models of peat depth, condition and water table dynamics?
Developing, validating and verifying Peatland Code or other peatland restoration projects can be a challenge! Your help is needed to develop or test peatland tools.
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.
England launches Peat Action Plan
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme (IUCN UK PP) welcomes the long-awaited publication of the England Peat Action Plan (EPAP).
Yorkshire Peat Partnership: Peatland Restoration Practitioner training course
Sign up to Peatland Restoration Practitioner training course with Yorkshire Peat Partnership.
The Wildlife Trusts unveil Peat-free Gardening Guide
The Wildlife Trusts have unveiled a new handbook to help people go peat-free in their gardens and to recognise the importance of peatlands for nature and climate. Find out more...
Peat extraction
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.