Northern Ireland Peatland Strategy Consultation
Environment Minister, Edwin Poots has launched a public consultation on the draft Northern Ireland Peatland Strategy 2021-2040.
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UK Strategy
The UK Peatland Strategy aims to drive and co-ordinate action across the UK, supported by country level plans that will establish a course for peatland conservation and management at a more detailed level.
Scottish Wildlife Trust new report on the state of Scotland's raised bogs
Findings from SWT survey during 2010/11 of 58 Scottish lowland raised bogs and analysis of change since 1994/1995 reinforce the need for active restoration to counteract past damage and to bring…
European Peatland Strategies workshop - Bonn, Germany
Over 30 representatives from across 12 European countries attended a workshop to examine existing and developing national peatland strategies. IUCN UK Peatland Programme representatives attended…
Muirburn licencing made law in Scotland
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…
Scotland’s Peatland ACTION programme hits record restoration milestone
For the first time since the Peatland ACTION programme began, more than 10,000 hectares of damaged peatland has been restored in Scotland over the last year, reducing harmful emissions and…
Peatland ACTION scoops double success
Peatland ACTION a winning formula. A Scottish Government-funded programme that offers landowners, farmers and crofters 100% funding and support to restore their damaged peatlands has won the…
Nature’s recovery can create 7,000 new jobs in Scotland
New research from leading Scottish environment charities shows that backing their plan for nature’s recovery could create up to 7,000 new jobs, contributing to Scotland’s economic recovery from…
Scottish Budget 2020-21
The Scottish Government announces £20 million for peatland restoration and a commitment to invest £250 million over the next ten years.
Podcast appearance
Our Peatland Code Co-ordinator Renée Kerkvliet-Hermans recently appeared on the podcast ‘Regenerative Scotland with Ariane Burgess MSP.
Getting out to the bog in Shetland
An innovative solution to accessing a Peatland Restoration site in Shetland.
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.