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New call to Government to restore English upland peatlands
September 9, 2014
A coalition of conservation organisations and water companies are calling on the UK Government to increase commitment and resources so that English uplands can thrive with wildlife and provide the carbon, water and other environmental services that healthy bogs deliver.
Valuing Peatlands Research Published
August 21, 2014
The Valuing Nature Network's Valuing Peatlands project has published an ESCOM blog on valuing peatland ecosystem services for sustainable management, which links to a special section of five articles and an editorial in the journal, Ecosystem Services.
IUCN Annual Conference 2014 - Registration Now Open
July 20, 2014
Registration is now open for our annual conference Peatland Action: Learning from Success to be held Monday October 20th - Wednesday October 22nd 2014 at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness, Scotland.
Inaugural Lecture by Mark Reed (IUCN Research Manager)
July 10, 2014
In this talk Prof Mark Reed, who is also the IUCN UK Peatland Programme's Research Manager, challenges us to look differently at Britain's most overlooked landscape.
National Peatland Plan Welcomed
June 9, 2014
IUCN UK Peatland Programme along with other environmental organisations welcomed the publication of the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) National Peatland Plan – the consultation on the future of Scotland’s peatland. SNH are seeking views on this important draft plan and is seen as fantastic progress towards protecting and enhancing Scotland’s peatlands.
New Report highlights multiple benefits of peatland restoration around the world
April 28, 2014
Brussels, 29 April 2014. Europe is rich in peatlands and these important ecosystems can bring environmental, social and economic benefits for communities and wildlife alike. A new report published today highlights innovative projects from around the globe which are helping restore and conserve our threatened peatlands.
B&Q go peat-free
April 1, 2014
The UK's largest garden retailer has switched its bedding plant production away from peat.
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…