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Launch of the Peatland Code Version 2.0
March 8, 2023
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has today launched a new and highly anticipated update to the Peatland Code, which helps to boost the restoration and protection of the UK’s Peatlands.
Moors for the Future Partnership releases series of scientific and monitoring reports from MoorLIFE 2020 project
March 7, 2023
In September 2022, MoorLIFE 2020, the landmark project which had been the focus of much of the work of Moors for the Future Partnership since 2015 came to an end. Find out more...
Save the Date: Molinia, Peatlands and Climate Transition Workshop’
March 6, 2023
Hosted by National Trust Marsden Moor, the ‘Molinia, Peatlands and Climate Transition Workshop’ aims to bring together organisations working in peatland restoration to share their work on Molinia management.
Peat-free Horticulture Addendum: Further case studies released
February 24, 2023
This addendum to the IUCN UK Peatland Programme's 'Demonstrating Success - Peat-free Horticulture' publication, features eight new case studies showing how progress can be made towards a sustainable horticulture industry.
Conference 2022 - Registration closed
August 8, 2022
Registration for this year's IUCN UK Peatland Programme conference taking place live in Aberystwyth on 4th - 6th Oc
100 Project Milestone for the Peatland Code
July 20, 2022
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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…