Peatland Code Verification
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Validation and verification bodies
Independent validation and verification are critical to ensuring the integrity and quality of the projects registered under the Peatland Code.
Dryhope Farm: First Peatland Code validation awarded
Dryhope: First Peatland Code registered restoration project achieved validation.
Using the Peatland Code
A guide to how to use the IUCN UK Peatland Programme's Peatland Code to restore your peatland using carbon credits.
Accreditation
Accreditation serves as a demonstration of Peatland Code's adherence to international standards and best practices.
Peatland Code
The Peatland Code is a voluntary standard for UK peatland projects wishing to market the climate benefit of restoration.
The Peatland Code provides assurance and clarity for business and other investors in peatland restoration projects through independent validation and verification. The Peatland Code works on the basis that during restoration, carbon savings are made through rapid emissions reductions.
The Peatland Code provides assurance and clarity for business and other investors in peatland restoration projects through independent validation and verification. The Peatland Code works on the basis that during restoration, carbon savings are made through rapid emissions reductions.
Peatland Code Project Plan and Restoration Validation
There are two stages of validation in the Peatland Code: Project Plan Validation ideally takes place before restoration has begun and Restoration Validation takes place within 1 year of finishing the initial restoration (the ‘start date’).
Peatland Code update - February 2021
To support the increased demand for carbon units from high profile investors, and to give the Peatland Code increased rigor we continue to work towards United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)…
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.
Peatland Code Restoration
This page explains the processes of completing restoration of a Peatland Code site.
Peatland Code Public Consultation
The Peatland Code is committed to continuous improvement and would like to invite you to comment on the draft Peatland Code Version 2.1
Peatland Code Governance
The governance of the structure of the IUCN UK Peatland Programme's Peatland Code including how decisions are made.