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Wales’ first carbon-funded peatland restoration project is complete!
May 20, 2021
A peatland restoration project at Bwlch y Groes on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park is th
Eyes on the Bog monitoring at the Water Works project
May 20, 2021
Jack Clough (University of East London’s) takes us through the process of installing an Eyes on the Bog site at the Water Works project site in East Anglia.
Moors for the Future deliver biggest conservation season yet in a challenging year
May 20, 2021
Against a backdrop of ever-changing circumstances and a challenging year for nature, Moors for the Future Partnership is pleased to say that the conservation work this year has not only been completed successfully, but has been the largest conservation season to date for the Partnership.
Yorkshire Peat Partnership: A music video on Fleet Moss
May 20, 2021
With the help of Yorkshire Peat Parnership, musician Sarah Smout filmed a music video on Fleet Moss which aims to raise awareness of the importance of peatlands.
Study monitors single-species sphagnum plug growth on blanket bog
May 20, 2021
The study by Moors for the Future Partnership was carried out to discover the most effective methods of planting various species of sphagnum.
Marches Mosses BogLIFE Project and Australian Wetlands Collaboration puts Arts Council England Funding to Work
May 20, 2021
The ‘Mosses and Marshes’ project has newly been awarded a grant from Arts Council England.
England launches Peat Action Plan
May 18, 2021
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme welcomes the long-awaited publication of the England Peat Action Plan (EPAP) ...
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…
Embark on a voyage of discovery with the Virtual Peatlands Pavilion 2025 world tour To raise awareness of the global distribution and importance of peatlands, the Virtual Peatlands…
Public Consultation for Biodiversity Quantification MethodologyThe Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code are pleased to announce their public consultation…
Natural Resources Wales announces new funding for peatland restorationA new restoration fund, managed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), was launched this week in an…
Reflecting on 2024: a busy year for peatlandsAs the year draws to a close, the IUCN UK Peatland Programme looks back on 2024.