New report shows peat-free opportunity for horticulture industry
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme has published a report showcasing successes in peat-free horticulture - 'Demonstrating Success: Peat-free Horticulture' - the third publication in the…
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Bog cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos). Credit Emma Hinchliffe
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Climate solutions from peatlands to parasites
As world leaders arrive in Glasgow for the UN Climate Change Conference (CpP26), scientific experts have created a virtual tour showcasing research to tackle Scotland’s climate crisis.
![Figure 1. The ten European mire regions (simplified from [27]). (I) Arctic seepage and polygon mire region, (II) palsa mire region, (III) northern fen region, (IV) typical raised bog region, (V) Atlantic bog region, (VI) continental fen and bog region, (VII) nemoral-sub-meridional fen region, (VIII) Colchis compound region. Figure 1. The ten European mire regions (simplified from [27]). (I) Arctic seepage and polygon mire region, (II) palsa mire region, (III) northern fen region, (IV) typical raised bo](/sites/default/files/styles/grid_teaser_desk/public/2024-06/Mires%20in%20Europe%20-%20Regional%20Diversity%2C%20Condition%20and%20Protection%20-%20Figure%202%20-%20Franziska%20Tanneberger%20et%20al%202021.jpg.webp?h=408ec317&itok=EGTCs3O8)
Research reveals a quarter of Europe’s peatlands are degraded, ahead of key climate and biodiversity summits
New research finds that 25% of Europe’s peatlands are degraded, increasing to 50% -120,000km2 - when looking at the European Union alone.
Peak District study reveals depths of carbon stored in threatened landscapes
With the UN Climate Conference (CoP26) being held in Glasgow in under one month's time, a new study has found that 9 million tonnes of carbon are locked up in just 8,267 hectares of peatlands…
WaterLANDS: New European Green Deal project launched to lead largescale restoration of European wetlands
An ambitious project has been launched to tackle largescale restoration of Europe’s wetlands, with €23 million of funding from the EU Horizon 2020 Programme Green Deal.
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…
Marches Mosses marks 30-year milestone in fight against climate change
An internationally important lowland raised peat bog between England and Wales celebrates its 30th birthday as a National Nature Reserve (NNR) and its slow return to a natural environment.
Peatland Pavilion featured at UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)
The Peatland Pavilion provided a hub for highlighting the important role that peatlands play around the globe at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 26th Conference of the…
Reflections from Bog Day 2021
This year's Bog Day was celebrated around the world on Sunday 25th July - bringing peatlands to the forefront of the conversation for many and providing an opportunity for people to learn and…
United Nations recognizes major Irish Peatland Restoration initiative
Dianna Kopansky of the United Nations Environment Programme has recognised the initiative led by Bord na Móna (Irish Peat Board) to restore damaged peatlands as part of an overall plan to restore…