The IUCN UK Peatland Programme advocates the multiple benefits of peatlands through partnerships, strong science, sound policy and effective practice.
Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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Funding for Eyes on the Bog users
March 11, 2024
Our Eyes on the Bog Fund aims to support existing Eyes on the Bog users to purchase new equipment, provide new engagement opportunities and resources, and collate and input data.
Dorset peatland restoration
February 28, 2024
The Dorset Peat Partnership completed the first of their sixteen peatland restoration sites in February.
New report showcases successes in forest to bog restoration
February 28, 2024
'Forest to Bog Restoration: Demonstrating Success', the fourth publication the series, highlights how the practice of restoring afforested peatlands has advanced significantly, with case studies from across the UK.
Don't miss our 'Measuring biodiversity: from principles to practice' webinar!
February 20, 2024
Join the IUCN UK Peatland Programme for this free webinar as we explore traditional and technological approaches to measuring biodiversity and how they are being applied in restoring and conserving our precious peatlands.
Introducing our species showcases
February 2, 2024
Throughout 2024, we are celebrating peatland biodiversity through a series of monthly showcases featuring a particular peatland species or species group. Our first showcase introduces the Sphagnum mosses.
Come and volunteer with us!
January 29, 2024
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Communications Volunteer who can help us with our website redevelopment by helping to populate our new website with content and images.
Fill in the PeatQuest Survey to shape global peatland research
January 23, 2024
The PeatQuest Research Project team are inviting you to participate in their global survey, as your valuable input will help guide peatland stakeholders by suggesting future projects and highlighting important research topics and priorities for the next decade and beyond.
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.