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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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Peatlands synopsis launched
February 19, 2018
What’s the best action you can take to restore or conserve a peatland? To help conservationists make the best-informed decisions, Conservation Evidence has launched the peatland synopsis; a free, online resource examining the impact of 125 conservation activities on the vegetation of fens, bogs and peat-swamp forests.
Yorkshire Peat Partnership’s high-tech peat team
February 13, 2018
This year, Yorkshire Peat Partnership completed its first phase of restoration (2008-2017), working on over 27,000ha of North Yorkshire’s 70,000ha of upland peatlands. The next phase is now underway with new projects – funded by Yorkshire Water, the new Countryside Stewardship Scheme, Natural England and the Environment Agency – being surveyed and mapped.
Charity works with Ayrshire Farmer to restore precious peatlands
February 12, 2018
The East Ayrshire Coalfield Environment Initiative (CEI) is delighted to have rounded off 2017 with the completion of a new phase of peatland habitat enhancement at a farm near Cumnock, East Ayrshire. This brings the area of peatland enhanced by the CEI within the East Ayrshire Coalfields to 479 hectares!
A Flow Country World Heritage Site?
February 8, 2018
The Flow Country of Sutherland and Caithness has been on the UK’s tentative list of World Heritage Sites since 1999. It is widely regarded by experts as being the best peatland of its type in the world!
Nethergill mired in success
January 26, 2018
The latest NVC survey for Nethergill shows a marked improvement in the condition of blanket bog on site. Prepared for the Yorkshire Peat Partnership (YPP), the survey shows that several UK Priority Habitats have improved markedly since the baseline survey in 2011.
Nethergill Farm is located in Oughtershaw, Upper Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, and contains the following UK Priority Habitats:
January update from Moors for the Future
January 26, 2018
Partnership’s 15th anniversary to be celebrated in Bogtastic style
The Moors for the Future Partnership will celebrate its 15th anniversary with the launch of a state-of-the-art Bogtastic van.
The local MP, Ruth George, and award-winning folk singer Bella Hardy – who wowed guests at BogFest last year - are set to attend a special
Exmoor Mires Partnership newsletter
January 26, 2018
Issue 11 of the Exmoor Mires Partnership newsletter:
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.