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Environment Agency working with Peak District partnership to slow the flow of water from the moors
February 4, 2021
In its National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England, published in July this year, the Environment Agency has recognised the importance of nature-based solutions to store flood waters on high ground. Moors for the Future Partnership is working with the Environment Agency to deliver natural flood management techniques across catchments in Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside (GMMC).
Defra announce plans to prevent burning of vegetation on protected blanket bog habitats.
January 29, 2021
Today’s announcement from Defra that the government plans to bring forward legislation to prevent the burning of heather and other vegetation on protected blanket bog habitats aligns with key principles that burning is damaging to peatlands and hinders peatland restoration.
NEW Peatland training - part 1
January 25, 2021
The first part of a peatland training programme introducing key peatland concepts with a focus on key issues relevant to the UK is now available,
New animation explores drainage impacts on a raised bog.
January 4, 2021
The Sixth Carbon Budget report is published today
December 9, 2020
Read the Sixth Carbon Budget report.
Green carbon initiatives join forces to expand the UK market- launching the new Peatland Code registry
December 3, 2020
Learn about the new Peatland Code registry.
Burning on Blanket Bogs - Part 2: Recovery pathways video now available
December 1, 2020
Watch Part 2 of the Burning on blanket bog videos, produced by Richard Lindsay.
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…