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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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Job Opportunity - NERC Industrial CASE Studentship: Erosion Hotspots and Carbon Loss from Upland Peatlands
May 3, 2018
Fully-funded 3.5 year NERC Industrial CASE Studentship, Funding amount: £14,777, Closing date 29/06/18.
The Yorkshire Peat Partnership adds two new UAVs to its fleet
April 24, 2018
Since 2012, the Yorkshire Peat Partnership has been using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to survey degraded blanket bog across the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, and Nidderdale AONB. This technology has enabled the partnership to survey and monitor blanket bogs in unprecedented detail.
Pathway to Healthy Peatlands Set out in UK Peatland Strategy
April 19, 2018
The UK’s first collaborative Peatland Strategy has been launched today, setting out a shared vision for a brighter future for our vital, but damaged peatlands. In developing the strategy, the IUCN UK Peatland Programme has involved stakeholders from across Government, third sector, scientific and land managing communities. All are coming together to celebrate this momentous step forward in the conservation of UK peatlands and to discuss implementation of the strategy to bring about positive change at an event in York.
Job Opportunity - Science Programme Manager
April 13, 2018
Full-time job based in Edale. Salary starting £29,055, 3 year fixed term contract, closing date 29/04/2018.
Public Goods Delivered in Bishopdale
March 28, 2018
Yorkshire Dales land managers and environmental organisations work collaboratively to combat climate change and flooding
Environmental organisations met with land managers, farmers and local MPs Julian Sturdy (York Outer) and Rishi Sunak (Richmond) in Leyburn, Yorkshire Dales last week to discuss the role of collaborative land management in providing public goods.
Celebrating East Ayrshire’s restored peat bogs for World Water Day
March 27, 2018
People enjoyed a sunny Saturday morning exploring Low Moss near Lugar in an event aimed at raising awareness of the importance of healthy peatlands. The guided walk was organised by the East Ayrshire Coalfield Environment Initiative (CEI) to celebrate the United Nations World Water Day and was opened by East Ayrshire’s Depute Provost Claire Leitch.
Cutthroat track repair
March 26, 2018
Repair works to the Cutthroat track bridleway in the Peak District National Park have been underway to protect the surrounding moorland.
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…