The IUCN UK Peatland Programme advocates the multiple benefits of peatlands through partnerships, strong science, sound policy and effective practice.
Desmids of peatlands © Emma Goodyer
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Announcing Peat-Fest South-West 2025 – a celebration of our peatland connections
June 4, 2025
The Art and Energy Collective has been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to work in partnership with peatland restoration and cultural organisations across the South-West region.
National Policy Statements public consultation
May 29, 2025
Opportunity to contribute to public consultation on National Policy Statements to support Clean Power Plan
Public consultation on heather and grass burning regulations in England
May 16, 2025
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has responded to Defra’s proposal to protect a greater extent of peatlands in England from burning.
New Peat Map for England
May 15, 2025
This week Natural England published the much anticipated England Peat Map which highlights the extent of the restoration challenge which lies ahead.
Peatland motion headed to World Conservation Congress for consideration
April 25, 2025
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme-led motion to develop a unified definition of peatlands has successfully passed through its first stage, and is now headed to the World Conservation Congress for debate.
A collection of three Natural England reports marks a step change for English peatlands
April 3, 2025
We summarise three new reports from Natural England which have important implications for English peatlands, and launch our updated Position Statement on 'Burning and Peatlands'.
New publication: Tracks and roads on peatlands
March 14, 2025
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme are pleased to publish our latest brief focusing on the impacts of tracks and roads on peatlands.
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…
