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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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Sightings of redwings sought for community science survey
September 20, 2016
With autumn fast approaching the Community Science Team at Moors for the Future Partnership is urging volunteers to be on the lookout for the return of the redwing.
These migratory birds traditionally arrive back in the UK from Scandinavia and Russia in the autumn.
By collecting data about redwings and also the ring ouzel while out and about in moorland areas you will help them to discover:
Dragons establish new den near Stirling
September 20, 2016
A Scottish wildlife reserve, where one of the country’s rarest butterflies can be found, is now home to a number of beautiful dragonfly species, Butterfly Conservation (BC) can reveal.
Wester Moss in Fallin near Stirling is managed by the wildlife charity and owned by Stirling Council.
Moine Mhor – the UK’s highest peatland
September 19, 2016
Above the stunning landscape of Glenfeshie lies the “Great Moss”, the Mòine Mhór, forming a gentle, rolling plateau of peatlands at an altitude of between 900 and 1000 metres. This makes it probably the largest extent of high-altitude blanket mire in Britain, set amongst snow-bed grassland and associated montane sedge, lichen and bryophyte communities.
Archaeological investigations completed
September 18, 2016
Archaeological survey works have been completed on a popular Peak District path.
The investigations were needed to ensure that any proposals put forward to repair the eroded and damaged surface of the Cutthroat Bridleway on the Moscar Estate will take into account any archaeological findings.
Latest newsletters from around the partnership
September 15, 2016
Moors for the Future Partnership
Scrapyard saved for the nation
September 15, 2016
Scrapyard challenge: restoration appeal launched to clear up 100,000 tyres, thousands of litres of oil waste and restore nature to top wildlife haven.
Global call for action on peatlands to avoid catastrophic loss
September 6, 2016
At the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawaii, delegates have passed a motion calling for better protection and restoration of the world’s peatlands.
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