Wales Peatland Action
The restoration aims for Wales Peatland Action is gathering further momentum as 1650 hectares of peatland are put on the road to restoration in first two years of the programme.
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Bog cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos). Credit Emma Hinchliffe
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Global Peatlands Initiative project: State of the Worlds Peatlands
Global Peatlands Initiative (GPI) launches its Global Peatlands Assessment - The State of the World’s Peatlands - at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) taking place…
South West Peatland Partnership: Counting sheep to help restore peat across the UK's South West
Peatland restoration isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. It takes a range of innovative techniques and indepth monitoring to make sure that methods to raise the water table and prevent further…
Launch of the Peatland Code Version 2.0
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
Results of six-year peatland restoration monitoring work by MoorLIFE 2020 highlights the many benefits of peatland restoration. One study found that planting sphagnum reduces both the likelihood…
100 Project Milestone for the Peatland Code
The IUCN UK Peatland Progamme have today marked a landmark milestone for projects registering for the Peatland Code.
IUCN UK Peatland Programme Adviser, Clifton Bain has been awarded a Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) Honorary Fellowship.
IUCN UK Peatland Programme Adviser, Clifton Bain has been awarded a Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) Honorary Fellowship.
New version of the Peatland Code launched
An update to the Peatland Code, including a separate guidance document, is now available.
An update on the Peatland Code
The Peatland Code continues to grow rapidly with 79 projects now registered and 10,300 ha of expected peatland restoration.
Yorkshire Peat Partnership celebrates another successful year
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.