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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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Conference 2023 Save the Date
June 15, 2023
Working Towards a Peat Data Standard
June 15, 2023
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 comments.
Cuthbert's Managing Moors Project
June 2, 2023
Durham Wildlife Trust has acquired a new nature reserve called Cuthbert's Moor, in the heart of the Durham Dales. A new project is conducting surveys of the reserve's plants and animals to inform restoration plans, and engaging local communities through events and a citizen science programme.
New films and case studies from NatureScot Peatland ACTION
May 31, 2023
NatureScot’s Peatland ACTION team has recently released a suite of films and case studies highlighting the value of peatland restoration, and how Peatland ACTION can help.
Introducing Dorset Peat Partnership
May 26, 2023
Dorset Peat Partnership is hosted by Dorset Wildlife Trust to develop peatland restoration plans within Dorset through the Nature for Climate Peatland Grant Scheme.
NPAP gathers the experts!
May 25, 2023
Wales Peatland Action hosted a two-day event bringing the peatland restoration community together to share their knowledge and experience and promote best practice.
The Wildlife Trusts unveil Peat-free Gardening Guide
May 3, 2023
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...
Announcing Peat-Fest South-West 2025 – a celebration of our peatland connectionsThe Art and Energy Collective has been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to…
National Policy Statements public consultationOpportunity to contribute to public consultation on National Policy Statements to support Clean…
Public consultation on heather and grass burning regulations in EnglandThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme has responded to Defra’s proposal to protect a greater extent of…
New Peat Map for EnglandThis week Natural England published the much anticipated England Peat Map which highlights the…
Peatland motion headed to World Conservation Congress for considerationThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme-led motion to develop a unified definition of peatlands has…
A collection of three Natural England reports marks a step change for English peatlandsWe summarise three new reports from Natural England which have important implications for English…
New publication: Tracks and roads on peatlandsThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme are pleased to publish our latest brief focusing on the impacts of…
Funding announced for greenhouse gas reduction solutions on peatlandsThe UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology is seeking proposals for projects up to £75,000 to advance…
Committee on Climate Change (CCC) 7th Carbon Budget Report - a response from IUCN UK Peatland ProgrammeThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme welcomes this week the publication of the Committee on Climate…
New species showcase - Water voleContinuing the spotlight on peatland biodiversity, our first Species Showcase of 2025 is the Water…
Adoption of University of Cumbria PhD student’s carbon calculator brings national and international significanceThis week University of Cumbria and Barker and Bland Ltd.’s innovative carbon calculator has been…
CiVTech innovators leading drive for advances within Peatland and Woodland Carbon CodesBringing efficiences to the Peatland Code and Woodland Carbon Code is the focus for three…