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Scottish Government sets peatlands on route to recovery
March 15, 2017
The Scottish Government today announced funding of £8 million over the next year to support peatland restoration under the Peatland Action scheme. The announcement was made by Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham on a visit to Scottish Wildlife Trust's Red Moss of Balerno nature reserve in Edinburgh. It follows proposals in Scotland’s draft Climate Change Plan for 250,000 hectares of peatlands to be restored by 2032, by providing a fund that communities and land managers can apply for.
RSPB Scotland Forsinard Flows need your vote
March 14, 2017
A project to restore part of the intricate blanket bog at RSPB Scotland Forsinard Flows nature reserve is in the running to receive funding from the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA).
The Exmoor Partnership goes south!
March 13, 2017
The Exmoor Mires team spent seven days down on Bodmin Moor restoring a 55 ha transistion mire, Crowdy Marsh.
Helicopters fly in to improve the peat on Colsterdale Moor
March 8, 2017
Large rocks of sandstone have been heli-lifted onto Colsterdale Moor near Masham as part of an environmental project to revive the moor and reduce sediment being washed downstream.
Uplands photo competition makes international splash
March 1, 2017
Winners have been announced for the Moors for the Future Partnership’s 2nd photography competition, which was inundated with more than 700 entries from 11 countries around the globe.
The University of Nottingham launches new tool to evaluate peatland sensitivity to global climate change
February 28, 2017
Scientists at The University of Nottingham are using radar waves as part of a new tool developed to evaluate peatland sensitivity to global climate change.
Environment Minister: Protecting our peatland is essential
February 15, 2017
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme welcomes news today that the UK Government remains committed to providing £4m funding to help protect and restore England’s peatlands.
Peatland Code Public Consultation – Now OpenThe Peatland Code is committed to continuous improvement and would like to invite you to comment on…
Please give 10 minutes of your time to help answer the question: Is palaeoecological research utilised in UK peatland restoration projects? Can you complete a short survey on the extent to which palaeoecological research is utilised in UK…
Muirburn licencing made law in ScotlandScotland’s peatlands will benefit from increased protection due to a new law passed on 21st March…
Dorset peatland restorationThe Dorset Peat Partnership completed the first of their sixteen peatland restoration sites in…
Council leads the way with major peatland restoration project A three-year project to restore an area of peatland larger than 780 football pitches in Inverclyde…
Funding for Eyes on the Bog users Our Eyes on the Bog Fund aims to support existing Eyes on the Bog users to purchase new equipment,…
New report showcases successes in forest to bog restoration'Forest to Bog Restoration: Demonstrating Success', the fourth publication the series, highlights…
Don't miss our 'Measuring biodiversity: from principles to practice' webinar!Join the IUCN UK Peatland Programme for this free webinar as we explore traditional and…
Introducing our species showcasesThroughout 2024, we are celebrating peatland biodiversity through a series of monthly showcases…
Come and volunteer with us!We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Communications Volunteer who can help us with our…
Fill in the PeatQuest Survey to shape global peatland researchThe PeatQuest Research Project team are inviting you to participate in their global survey, as your…
New Year Honours for peatland specialistNatural Resources Wales’ senior peatland specialist, Dr Peter Jones, has been awarded an MBE for…