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Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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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.
World Wetlands Day 2022: 'The Peatlands of Britain and Ireland' launched as e-book
February 2, 2022
To celebrate World Wetlands Day 2022, 'The Peatlands of Britain and Ireland' by the IUCN UK Peatland Programme's Clifton Bain has been launched as an e-book.
South West Peatland Partnership job vacancies
January 5, 2022
The South West Peatland Partnership (Exeter, Devon) have 8 job vacancies available to support their work across the south west over the next 4 years. The roles will help them deliver landscape scale restoration work for wildlife, carbon and water.
Reflections from the UNFCCC COP26 Peatland Pavilion
December 15, 2021
The first COP26 Peatland Pavilion stood out as one of only a handful of thematic pavilions and one which offered a welcoming, accessible and informative space – thanks to the global peatland community.
'The Peatlands of Britain and Ireland' by Clifton Bain
December 14, 2021
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme's Clifton Bain completes his trilogy with this look at the Peatlands of Britain and Ireland.
Pennine PeatLIFE finishes restoration works in the Forest of Bowland
December 14, 2021
The Forest of Bowland AONB is the westernmost extent of the Pennine chain.
Drain (grip) blocking in the Cairngorms National Park
December 14, 2021
Peatland ACTION Project Officer Matt Watson (Cairngorms National Park) provides an insight into working with the combined wave damming and zipper re-profiling techniques.
Peatland Code Public Consultation – Now OpenThe Peatland Code is committed to continuous improvement and would like to invite you to comment on…
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…
Muirburn licencing made law in ScotlandScotland’s peatlands will benefit from increased protection due to a new law passed on 21st March…
Dorset peatland restorationThe Dorset Peat Partnership completed the first of their sixteen peatland restoration sites in…
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…
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,…
New report showcases successes in forest to bog restoration'Forest to Bog Restoration: Demonstrating Success', the fourth publication the series, highlights…
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…
Introducing our species showcasesThroughout 2024, we are celebrating peatland biodiversity through a series of monthly showcases…
Come and volunteer with us!We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Communications Volunteer who can help us with our…
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…
New Year Honours for peatland specialistNatural Resources Wales’ senior peatland specialist, Dr Peter Jones, has been awarded an MBE for…