Our May species showcase looks at the role that cottongrass plays in peatlands, its cultural and historical importance and how people are working to reintroduce it to areas where it has become…

We, at the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, are still reeling from the loss of Jennifer Fulton, Chief Executive of Ulster Wildlife, and a long-term member of our steering group, who sadly passed away…

Tickets for our 2024 conference in Aviemore, 17-19 September, are now on sale - join us to celebrate 'Peatlands, People and Nature'!

The partners of the LIFE Climate Jura peatlands programme are leading a three day event, 15-17 May, aimed at European managers and researchers to answer a number of questions about «mountain…

Join Melanie Giles (University of Manchester) and Liz Ellis at the University of Glasgow for a 'Peat Café’ lunchtime lecture; Monday 6 May from 1-2pm.

The third of our showcases explores the importance of dunlin as an indicator species for peatland health, and the threats facing them, including forestry plantations on peatlands.

The Peatland Code is committed to continuous improvement and would like to invite you to comment on the draft Peatland Code Version 2.1

Scotland’s peatlands will benefit from increased protection due to a new law passed on 21st March by the Scottish Parliament. The Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill (WMMB) includes a range of…

Throughout 2024, the Peat Metal project ran a series of workshops and webinars on fire and peatlands, available to watch on their website.

A three-year project to restore an area of peatland larger than 780 football pitches in Inverclyde is now underway thanks to funding from Peatland ACTION.