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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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Snow Progress in the Cairngorms
December 13, 2017
The early advent of winter in mid-November brought three restoration projects in the Cairngorms to a halt and prevented another four projects from starting. Work was progressing well on Invercauld Estate and RSPB Abernethy, documented in an interview by Euan McIlwraith from Radio Scotland Out of Doors on 22 November. Then, that afternoon snow came in and the hills have remained covered. All projects are now on hold with contractors taking machines off the hill - the last to do so was Highland Conservation from An Lurg on Abernethy.
Job Vacancy: Communications Officer
December 4, 2017
Are you passionate about combating climate change and protecting some of our most precious landscapes? Are you a capable and motivated communicator, able to translate complicated science and technical work into simple stories that inspire people to take action?
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November 30, 2017
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Community Conservation Project provides precious lifeline for iconic Red Grouse and Curlews
November 23, 2017
Bord na Móna and the Community of Ballydangan, Co Roscommon are celebrating the remarkable achievements of a project that has conserved populations of red grouse, curlew and other species of national significance.
Donation to local school raised by BogFest fell race
November 14, 2017
More than £460 raised at BogFest fell races in September will help children at a local primary school learn about nature.
Round-up of activities from Moors for the Future Partnership
November 13, 2017
A photo competition hosted by the Moors for the Future Partnership’s Community Science project is now live for 2017.
Peatland Restoration Gets Underway at Ben Lomond
November 7, 2017
National Trust for Scotland are overseeing two new exciting peatland projects at Ben Lomond that will see both restoration and a palaeoecological survey take place.
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.