Culture and human history
Peatlands across the world show evidence of being shaped and modified by past human activities, from the influence of prehistoric humans to recent drainage and extraction activities.
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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…
Black poplar
The black poplar is a large tree of floodplains, flooded gravel pits and ditches, particularly in England. Despite being an important part of our culture for centuries, it has declined massively…
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,…
Wellbeing and rural economies
Peatlands are deeply embedded in human culture and the incredible preservation properties of peat provide a unique archaeological archive which details our relationship with peatlands over millennia. Despite negative connotations in popular culture and some of the language associated with peatlands, they have also provided food, fuel and homes for many people, and still do.
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?
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…