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Lakes come in many forms: some are splendid and clear, while others are more reminiscent of a murky swamp. Each lake is strongly influenced by the underlying lakebed and the surrounding landscape…
Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park is to play host to the UK’s largest gathering of peatland experts at the annual IUCN UK Peatland Programme Conference at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort from…
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme are pleased to publish our latest brief focusing on the impacts of tracks and roads on peatlands.
To raise awareness of the global importance of peatlands during COP29, the latest pavilion has been updated with exciting new content.
The latest in our series of species showcases celebrates the Atlantic salmon and the role that healthy peatlands play in filtering the water in which this iconic species breeds.
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme's latest publication explores recent evidence from the UK and North America demonstrating the importance of peatland restoration in increasing resilience to…
To raise awareness of the global distribution and importance of peatlands, the Virtual Peatlands Pavilion is joining international events throughout 2025, digitally showcasing the latest in…
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
Our latest species showcase introduces the large heath butterfly, its association with two iconic peatland species and the restoration and reintroduction efforts bringing this beautiful butterfly…
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme’s latest briefing, ‘Principles for Sustainable Peatland Paludiculture’, sets out to ensure the multiple benefits of peatlands are realised when managing different…
Opinion piece from Clifton Bain (former IUCN UK PP Director) on building a lasting legacy for our peatlands.
