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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer

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Launch of the Peatland Code Version 2.0

March 8, 2023
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has today launched a new and highly anticipated update to the Peatland Code, which helps to boost the restoration and protection of the UK’s Peatlands. 

Moors for the Future Partnership releases series of scientific and monitoring reports from MoorLIFE 2020 project

March 7, 2023
In September 2022, MoorLIFE 2020, the landmark project which had been the focus of much of the work of Moors for the Future Partnership since 2015 came to an end. Find out more...

Save the Date: Molinia, Peatlands and Climate Transition Workshop’

March 6, 2023
Hosted by National Trust Marsden Moor, the ‘Molinia, Peatlands and Climate Transition Workshop’ aims to bring together organisations working in peatland restoration to share their work on Molinia management.

Peat-free Horticulture Addendum: Further case studies released

February 24, 2023
This addendum to the IUCN UK Peatland Programme's 'Demonstrating Success - Peat-free Horticulture' publication, features eight new case studies showing how progress can be made towards a sustainable horticulture industry.

Conference 2022 - Registration closed

August 8, 2022
Registration for this year's IUCN UK Peatland Programme conference taking place live in Aberystwyth on 4th - 6th Oc

100 Project Milestone for the Peatland Code

July 20, 2022
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Landscape view of Red Moss of Balerno
Peatland Code Public Consultation – Now OpenThe Peatland Code is committed to continuous improvement and would like to invite you to comment on…
Scientist taking scientific measurements in peatland. Credit Emma Hinchliffe
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…
Group of people stood in an open peatland landscape
Muirburn licencing made law in ScotlandScotland’s peatlands will benefit from increased protection due to a new law passed on 21st March…
Molinia Mulching Agglestone Mire, remover higher tussocks to increase the connectivity of the floodplain (c) Sally Wallington
Dorset peatland restorationThe Dorset Peat Partnership completed the first of their sixteen peatland restoration sites in…
Work begins at Duchal Moor. © Giulia Spilotros/Glasgow Green Network Clyde Valley
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…
Eyes on the Bog logo
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,…
Forest to Bog Restoration cover image and example spread
New report showcases successes in forest to bog restoration'Forest to Bog Restoration: Demonstrating Success', the fourth publication the series, highlights…
Sphagnum pulchrum © Brian Eversham
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…
Sphagnum lindbergii (c) Emma Hinchliffe
Introducing our species showcasesThroughout 2024, we are celebrating peatland biodiversity through a series of monthly showcases…
Emperor moth (C) Pete Quinn
Come and volunteer with us!We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Communications Volunteer who can help us with our…
Snowdon (c) Marian Pye
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…
Peter Jones
New Year Honours for peatland specialistNatural Resources Wales’ senior peatland specialist, Dr Peter Jones, has been awarded an MBE for…