Dartmoor’s peatlands preserve nationally and internationally important archaeological heritage
Recent excavations demonstrate the significance of Dartmoor’s past.
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Peatland ACTION launches free interactive data mapping tool
NatureScot Peatland ACTION has launched the first interactive peatland restoration data mapping portal of its kind for Peatland ACTION restoration sites in Scotland.
Celebrating Dartmoor, Exmoor and Cornwall's peatlands
A new film from the South West Peatland Partnership shares the optimism, hard work, monitoring and partnership behind bringing these peatlands back to life in the South West.
Working Towards a Peat Data Standard
The England Peat Map project is mapping the extent, depth and condition of England’s peat. The Data Exchange Standard for Peat Surveys has now been issued, and Natural England continue to welcome…
Agriculture
There are currently challenges and tensions in reaching mutually beneficial outcomes for both conservation and agriculture. Find out more about the historical context and how land usage can negatively impact the ecosystem services of peatlands. Read our recommendations as to how these challenges can be progressed or resolved.
Satellite Map Identifies Peatland Areas where Restoration has the Greatest Carbon Impact
TerraMotion use images gathered by the Sentinel-1 satellite over a 5-year period to map areas of actively eroding peatland areas across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Find out how this map…
Mapping the contribution of phototrophic microbes to the global carbon cycle of peatlands
Database of phototrophic microbes in northern peatlands being built by group of peatland scientists to gain new insight into the diversity, abundance, biomass, and productivity of these tiny…
Lapwing
The distinctive rounded wings of the lapwing are displayed beautifully when it wheels around a winter sky in a massive flock. In spring, these flocks disperse and some birds breed in the UK.…
Toadflax-leaved St John's-wort
Toadflax-leaved St John's-wort has star-shaped, bright yellow flowers. It is a rare plant, with most of its population existing on Dartmoor. It likes steep, sunny slopes, acidic soils and…
New Peat Map for England
This week Natural England published the much anticipated England Peat Map which highlights the extent of the restoration challenge which lies ahead.
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
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