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Raising The Standard
February 29, 2016
Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk covers a distance of 190 miles from St. Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire. The route is one of the most popular long-distance walks in the country and is packed with stunning scenery as it crosses the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and three National Parks.
ScottishPower Renewables trial new ‘wave damming’ method: site visit
February 24, 2016
As a follow up to January's IUCN newsletter article, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Peatland ACTION and IUCN UK PP staff visited Black Law wind farm to see ScottishPower Renewables’ new ditch blocking trial.
How do you use the Marches Mosses?
February 24, 2016
Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Moss and Wem Moss (The Marches Mosses) complex is the third largest lowland raised peatbog in the UK and has been the subject of over 20 years restoration by Natural England and Natural Resources Wales.
Revitalising natural landscapes can reduce flood risk says the new Chief Executive of the Environment Agency
February 18, 2016
Sir James Bevan is today visiting uplands in the Peak District National Park to see firsthand how the Environment Agency’s investment is supporting the Moors for the Future Partnership in reversing the effects of hundreds of years of industrial pollution and helping to reduce flood risk.
Picture perfect: Stunning image rewards photographer’s patience
February 14, 2016
Prize winning photo of moorland bird took four years to capture
With piercing yellow eyes, the short-eared owl alights for the briefest of moments on a fencepost as golden evening sunlight bathes the moorland.
Nature of Scotland Award for innovative restoration in the Cairngorms National Park
February 8, 2016
The prize for innovation was presented to Stephen Corcoran, Cairngorms Peatland Action Restoration Officer, at the Nature of Scotland Awards ceremony in Edinburgh on 19th November.
‘The Big Moss Map’ is underway
February 7, 2016
Those stepping out onto the moorlands of the Peak District and South Pennines can now take part in a unique project to make a map of where Sphagnum moss is found.
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…