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New species showcase - dunlin
April 29, 2024
The third of our showcases explores the importance of dunlin as an indicator species for peatland health, and the threats facing them, including forestry plantations on peatlands.
Peatland Code Public Consultation
April 18, 2024
The Peatland Code is committed to continuous improvement and would like to invite you to comment on the draft Peatland Code Version 2.1.
Muirburn licencing made law in Scotland
March 22, 2024
Scotland’s peatlands will benefit from increased protection due to a new law passed on 21st March by the Scottish Parliament. The Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill (WMMB) includes a range of measures to help tackle raptor persecution and manage grouse moors more sustainably.
Council leads the way with major peatland restoration project
March 14, 2024
A three-year project to restore an area of peatland larger than 780 football pitches in Inverclyde is now underway thanks to funding from Peatland ACTION.
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.
Announcing Peat-Fest South-West 2025 – a celebration of our peatland connectionsThe Art and Energy Collective has been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to…
National Policy Statements public consultationOpportunity to contribute to public consultation on National Policy Statements to support Clean…
Public consultation on heather and grass burning regulations in EnglandThe IUCN UK Peatland Programme has responded to Defra’s proposal to protect a greater extent of…
New Peat Map for EnglandThis week Natural England published the much anticipated England Peat Map which highlights the…
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…