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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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New version of the Peatland Code launched
May 4, 2022
An update to the Peatland Code, including a separate guidance document, is now available.
*NEW* Peatland Code Officer vacancy - closing date 4th April, 2022
March 9, 2022
We are recruiting for a Peatland Code Officer to join the IUCN UK Peatland Programme team.
IUCN UK Peatland Programme Newsletter: Winter Edition 2022
February 24, 2022
Read the latest IUCN UK Peatland Programme newsletter.
Peat-free Horticulture – A reality and an opportunity
February 23, 2022
We have reached a key moment for bringing about a transition in the way we garden and supply materials for our gardens. The IUCN UK Peatland Programme's Clifton Bain discusses the future of peat-free horticulture.
Yorkshire Peat Partnership celebrates another successful year
February 23, 2022
As Yorkshire Peat Partnership (YPP) heads into the new restoration season, they take a moment to celebrate their achievements from the previous (2020-2021) season with their annual report.
An update on the Peatland Code
February 23, 2022
The Peatland Code continues to grow rapidly with 79 projects now registered and 10,300 ha of expected peatland restoration.
Unlocking contractor capacity to lock up carbon in the Cairngorms
February 23, 2022
The Cairngorms National Park Authority’s (CNPA) Peatland ACTION Officers have facilitated over 2,140 hectares of peatland restoration since 2014, but these efforts need to be scaled up to address the nature and climate crisis and contribute to the Scottish Government net zero carbon emissions targets set for 2045.