Culture and human history
Peatlands across the world show evidence of being shaped and modified by past human activities, from the influence of prehistoric humans to recent drainage and extraction activities.
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Registering a project
Details on registering a project with the Peatland Code.
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.
200 Projects for the Peatland Code
The IUCN UK Peatland Progamme have today marked a landmark milestone for projects registering for the Peatland Code.
My history lesson
Lancashire Wildlife Trust is working with Moorfield Primary school in Irlam to deliver both indoor and outdoor education on the mossland habitat. This includes the history of the area, and the…
My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
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…
My history book
Tim has volunteered at Astley Moss for five years, helping to increase the water levels on the bogs back to their historic healthy levels. He especially loves watching the birds return to this…
Peatland Code Registering a Project
The Peatland Code is an open and transparent process and in keeping with this, all projects are publicly visible on the UK Peatland Code Registry. The data that you enter for your project registration will appear on the registry.
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.
Peatland ACTION Fund Now Open for peatland restoration projects in Scotland
The Scottish Government announces Peatland ACTION funding for 2022 - 2023 is now open for applications.
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…