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LIFEquake project site at Dowrog Common in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Credit: LIFEquake project, Natural Resources Wales.

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A burning issue: comparison between Australian & UK fire management misses the mark

Thursday 1 October 2020

Inappropriate comparisons between the management of the fires in Australia and the use of fire in moorland management in the UK.

Still from video - Explaining the effects of fire on blanket bog.

Burning on Blanket Bogs - Part 1: Effects of fire video is now available

Wednesday 29 July 2020

Watch this new animation explaining the the effects of fire on blanket bog, produced by Richard Lindsay.

Peatland ACTION Fund Now Open for peatland restoration projects in Scotland

Monday 27 July 2020

The Scottish Government announces Peatland ACTION funding for 2022 - 2023 is now open for applications.

A golden plover stands to one side with a faded background

The role of peatlands in the UK's Green Recovery

Thursday 23 July 2020

A ‘Green recovery’ – that puts environmental health at its heart – would tackle climate change and turn the tide on biodiversity loss.

Peat-free products - protecting peatlands, climate, gardening, pot-plants & salad

Thursday 23 July 2020

An Innovate UK project demonstrated success using sustainably sourced Sphagnum (from BeadaMoss®), with commercial-scale trials starting this year. Government funding support to further develop new…