IUCN UK Peatland Programme
@iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social
Research & news on UK peatlands from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) UK Peatland Programme.
It's #InsectWeek, so let's hear it for all our bog-loving species. Peatlands support very specialised biodiversity, and restoring our peatlands helps provide a brighter future for species such as Large Heath butterflies bit.ly/4loL0sD
#Peatlands #Biodiversity
📷 Stephen Barlow and Nick Littlewood
#Peatlands #Biodiversity
📷 Stephen Barlow and Nick Littlewood
June 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM
It's #InsectWeek, so let's hear it for all our bog-loving species. Peatlands support very specialised biodiversity, and restoring our peatlands helps provide a brighter future for species such as Large Heath butterflies bit.ly/4loL0sD
#Peatlands #Biodiversity
📷 Stephen Barlow and Nick Littlewood
#Peatlands #Biodiversity
📷 Stephen Barlow and Nick Littlewood
#BogDay is fast approaching bringing the opportunity to celebrate bogs, fens, swamps & marshes. The annual event is held this year on 27th July bogday.org
Send details of your events/celebrations to [email protected] - we'd love to share your ideas.
#BogDay #CelebratePeatlands #PeatSky
Send details of your events/celebrations to [email protected] - we'd love to share your ideas.
#BogDay #CelebratePeatlands #PeatSky
June 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
#BogDay is fast approaching bringing the opportunity to celebrate bogs, fens, swamps & marshes. The annual event is held this year on 27th July bogday.org
Send details of your events/celebrations to [email protected] - we'd love to share your ideas.
#BogDay #CelebratePeatlands #PeatSky
Send details of your events/celebrations to [email protected] - we'd love to share your ideas.
#BogDay #CelebratePeatlands #PeatSky
Happy #WorldPeatlandsDay! How are you celebrating? Let's see your pictures.
Find out just some of the many benefits of this amazing habitat in our leaflet, "What's so special about Peatlands". tinyurl.com/tahhvdha
#Peatsky
Photo: Laurie Campbell, NatureScot
Find out just some of the many benefits of this amazing habitat in our leaflet, "What's so special about Peatlands". tinyurl.com/tahhvdha
#Peatsky
Photo: Laurie Campbell, NatureScot
June 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Happy #WorldPeatlandsDay! How are you celebrating? Let's see your pictures.
Find out just some of the many benefits of this amazing habitat in our leaflet, "What's so special about Peatlands". tinyurl.com/tahhvdha
#Peatsky
Photo: Laurie Campbell, NatureScot
Find out just some of the many benefits of this amazing habitat in our leaflet, "What's so special about Peatlands". tinyurl.com/tahhvdha
#Peatsky
Photo: Laurie Campbell, NatureScot
ICYMI, the recording from our #SphagnumPlanting webinar is now available to view on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvxJ...
Many thanks to all our speakers, who made this a really informative and interesting event. #PeatSky
Many thanks to all our speakers, who made this a really informative and interesting event. #PeatSky
May 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
ICYMI, the recording from our #SphagnumPlanting webinar is now available to view on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvxJ...
Many thanks to all our speakers, who made this a really informative and interesting event. #PeatSky
Many thanks to all our speakers, who made this a really informative and interesting event. #PeatSky
Three #Peatland roles available with @peatlandcymru.bsky.social. Applications close 26th May
National Peatland Action Programme Team Leader bit.ly/4daaUgG
Peatland Data Support Team Leader bit.ly/4kiSUmU
Survey and Monitoring Team Leader bit.ly/4kdTMsN
#NationalPeatlandAction #PeatSky
National Peatland Action Programme Team Leader bit.ly/4daaUgG
Peatland Data Support Team Leader bit.ly/4kiSUmU
Survey and Monitoring Team Leader bit.ly/4kdTMsN
#NationalPeatlandAction #PeatSky
May 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Three #Peatland roles available with @peatlandcymru.bsky.social. Applications close 26th May
National Peatland Action Programme Team Leader bit.ly/4daaUgG
Peatland Data Support Team Leader bit.ly/4kiSUmU
Survey and Monitoring Team Leader bit.ly/4kdTMsN
#NationalPeatlandAction #PeatSky
National Peatland Action Programme Team Leader bit.ly/4daaUgG
Peatland Data Support Team Leader bit.ly/4kiSUmU
Survey and Monitoring Team Leader bit.ly/4kdTMsN
#NationalPeatlandAction #PeatSky
📣Call for Conference 2025 #Posters. If you would like to present a peatland-themed poster, please send the title of the poster and a short abstract (max. 150 words) to [email protected]. Deadline for abstracts - 1st September. Posters should be portrait in format and A0 in size if possible.
#PeatSky
#PeatSky
May 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
📣Call for Conference 2025 #Posters. If you would like to present a peatland-themed poster, please send the title of the poster and a short abstract (max. 150 words) to [email protected]. Deadline for abstracts - 1st September. Posters should be portrait in format and A0 in size if possible.
#PeatSky
#PeatSky
📣We're delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for our 2025 Conference! This year, the annual event takes us to the Ebrington Hotel in the old walled city of Derry~Londonderry in Northern Ireland where we’ll be exploring the theme, ‘Water Connections: from Source to Sea’ bit.ly/4kuPvST
May 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
📣We're delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for our 2025 Conference! This year, the annual event takes us to the Ebrington Hotel in the old walled city of Derry~Londonderry in Northern Ireland where we’ll be exploring the theme, ‘Water Connections: from Source to Sea’ bit.ly/4kuPvST
While a ban on using #Peat in horticulture has not yet been implemented, consumers have the choice to use a wide range of #PeatFree media for growing. Check out the snaps from the IUCN UK PP team of their plants, trees, herbs and vegetables living their best peat-free lives. #BankHoliday #PeatFree
May 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
While a ban on using #Peat in horticulture has not yet been implemented, consumers have the choice to use a wide range of #PeatFree media for growing. Check out the snaps from the IUCN UK PP team of their plants, trees, herbs and vegetables living their best peat-free lives. #BankHoliday #PeatFree
Some colourful #MondayMotivation brought today from Jane, IUCN UK Peatland Programme Manager. Jane loves the creativity used to bring our stunning #Peatlands to life, from craft to film, to the written word.
Our #PeatlandCinema from #PeatConf24 brought together many of these elements bit.ly/3Z2VR2B
Our #PeatlandCinema from #PeatConf24 brought together many of these elements bit.ly/3Z2VR2B
May 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Some colourful #MondayMotivation brought today from Jane, IUCN UK Peatland Programme Manager. Jane loves the creativity used to bring our stunning #Peatlands to life, from craft to film, to the written word.
Our #PeatlandCinema from #PeatConf24 brought together many of these elements bit.ly/3Z2VR2B
Our #PeatlandCinema from #PeatConf24 brought together many of these elements bit.ly/3Z2VR2B
Do you receive our newsletter? Our free online bulletins will be dropping into inboxes every two months. Sign up here bit.ly/3HlQlP9
If you would like to include your #Peatland news in our bulletin contact [email protected]. Deadline for May edition is 8th May.
#ENews #Updates #Peatlands
If you would like to include your #Peatland news in our bulletin contact [email protected]. Deadline for May edition is 8th May.
#ENews #Updates #Peatlands
May 2, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Do you receive our newsletter? Our free online bulletins will be dropping into inboxes every two months. Sign up here bit.ly/3HlQlP9
If you would like to include your #Peatland news in our bulletin contact [email protected]. Deadline for May edition is 8th May.
#ENews #Updates #Peatlands
If you would like to include your #Peatland news in our bulletin contact [email protected]. Deadline for May edition is 8th May.
#ENews #Updates #Peatlands
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme-led motion to develop a unified definition of peatlands has successfully passed through its first stage, and is now headed to the World Conservation Congress for debate.
Find out more about why this is an important development bit.ly/4jsMOA6
#Peatlands #Definition
Find out more about why this is an important development bit.ly/4jsMOA6
#Peatlands #Definition
April 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme-led motion to develop a unified definition of peatlands has successfully passed through its first stage, and is now headed to the World Conservation Congress for debate.
Find out more about why this is an important development bit.ly/4jsMOA6
#Peatlands #Definition
Find out more about why this is an important development bit.ly/4jsMOA6
#Peatlands #Definition
Some #MondayMotivation from Director, Emma. Emma will be speaking at the upcoming @britishecologicalsociety.org workshop on peatland resilience. The event is fully booked for in-person attendees, but you can still book a place online bit.ly/4327Hwi
#Peatlands #Resilience #Climate
#Peatlands #Resilience #Climate
April 28, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Some #MondayMotivation from Director, Emma. Emma will be speaking at the upcoming @britishecologicalsociety.org workshop on peatland resilience. The event is fully booked for in-person attendees, but you can still book a place online bit.ly/4327Hwi
#Peatlands #Resilience #Climate
#Peatlands #Resilience #Climate
TWO new opportunities available for working in #Peatlands.
#PeatlandResearcher at Kew, deadline 20/04/2025 bit.ly/43UYlDC
#CommunicationsOfficer - Peatlands with Lancashire Wildlife Trust, deadline 05/05/2025 bit.ly/3Ec6Hwd
#PeatlandResearcher at Kew, deadline 20/04/2025 bit.ly/43UYlDC
#CommunicationsOfficer - Peatlands with Lancashire Wildlife Trust, deadline 05/05/2025 bit.ly/3Ec6Hwd
April 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
TWO new opportunities available for working in #Peatlands.
#PeatlandResearcher at Kew, deadline 20/04/2025 bit.ly/43UYlDC
#CommunicationsOfficer - Peatlands with Lancashire Wildlife Trust, deadline 05/05/2025 bit.ly/3Ec6Hwd
#PeatlandResearcher at Kew, deadline 20/04/2025 bit.ly/43UYlDC
#CommunicationsOfficer - Peatlands with Lancashire Wildlife Trust, deadline 05/05/2025 bit.ly/3Ec6Hwd
Communications and Engagement Lead, Rose, has volunteered as reserve convenor on a lowland raised bog for over 15 years. Each year brings new discoveries, and sharing those discoveries, particularly with young people, is hugely motivating. What's your #MondayMotivation?
#Peatlands #Engagement
#Peatlands #Engagement
April 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Communications and Engagement Lead, Rose, has volunteered as reserve convenor on a lowland raised bog for over 15 years. Each year brings new discoveries, and sharing those discoveries, particularly with young people, is hugely motivating. What's your #MondayMotivation?
#Peatlands #Engagement
#Peatlands #Engagement
Researchers from the UKRI Greenhouse Gas Peat project are running a series of FREE workshops in May discussing #Peatland management decisions across different landscales.
14th May, Aberystwyth bit.ly/3Ek82kt
20th May, Ely bit.ly/4jsKCIK
21st May, Glossop bit.ly/3G2VzCm
📷 Shutterstock
14th May, Aberystwyth bit.ly/3Ek82kt
20th May, Ely bit.ly/4jsKCIK
21st May, Glossop bit.ly/3G2VzCm
📷 Shutterstock
April 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Researchers from the UKRI Greenhouse Gas Peat project are running a series of FREE workshops in May discussing #Peatland management decisions across different landscales.
14th May, Aberystwyth bit.ly/3Ek82kt
20th May, Ely bit.ly/4jsKCIK
21st May, Glossop bit.ly/3G2VzCm
📷 Shutterstock
14th May, Aberystwyth bit.ly/3Ek82kt
20th May, Ely bit.ly/4jsKCIK
21st May, Glossop bit.ly/3G2VzCm
📷 Shutterstock
Last July, the #FlowCountry achieved @unesco.org World Heritage status. To celebrate, and raise funds for the Flow Country Partnership, #Peatland scientist, Roxanne Anderson, is undertaking an incredible 110km run on April 18th, World Heritage Site Day.🏃♀️➡️
👉 bit.ly/3G367RS
📷 Roxanne Anderson
👉 bit.ly/3G367RS
📷 Roxanne Anderson
April 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Last July, the #FlowCountry achieved @unesco.org World Heritage status. To celebrate, and raise funds for the Flow Country Partnership, #Peatland scientist, Roxanne Anderson, is undertaking an incredible 110km run on April 18th, World Heritage Site Day.🏃♀️➡️
👉 bit.ly/3G367RS
📷 Roxanne Anderson
👉 bit.ly/3G367RS
📷 Roxanne Anderson
We welcomed three new reports from Natural England this week that have important implications for the future of peatland conservation in England. We've summarised key points from these reports, and also updated our #Burning Position Statement bit.ly/3RvO74X #Peatlands #Policy
📷 Emma Goodyer
📷 Emma Goodyer
April 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We welcomed three new reports from Natural England this week that have important implications for the future of peatland conservation in England. We've summarised key points from these reports, and also updated our #Burning Position Statement bit.ly/3RvO74X #Peatlands #Policy
📷 Emma Goodyer
📷 Emma Goodyer
Given the unequivocal need for a ban on the use of peat in the horticulture industry, it is very disappointing to see this news released yesterday by the Royal Horticultural Society www.rhs.org.uk/advice/peat/...
#PeatFree #Horticulture
📷 Charles Warner
#PeatFree #Horticulture
📷 Charles Warner
April 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Given the unequivocal need for a ban on the use of peat in the horticulture industry, it is very disappointing to see this news released yesterday by the Royal Horticultural Society www.rhs.org.uk/advice/peat/...
#PeatFree #Horticulture
📷 Charles Warner
#PeatFree #Horticulture
📷 Charles Warner
Looking for a role in #Peatlands? @natreswales.bsky.social is recruiting a Peatland Specialist to advise on the impact of development planning applications on peat habitats and peat soils.
Application deadline is 17th April 2025, with flexible location.
For more information see lnkd.in/eNSvR74m
Application deadline is 17th April 2025, with flexible location.
For more information see lnkd.in/eNSvR74m
April 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Looking for a role in #Peatlands? @natreswales.bsky.social is recruiting a Peatland Specialist to advise on the impact of development planning applications on peat habitats and peat soils.
Application deadline is 17th April 2025, with flexible location.
For more information see lnkd.in/eNSvR74m
Application deadline is 17th April 2025, with flexible location.
For more information see lnkd.in/eNSvR74m
Some #MondayMotivation from the IUCN UK Peatland Programme team. What inspires you about #Peatlands?
More on the work of the #PeatlandCode www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/peatland-cod...
More on the work of the #PeatlandCode www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/peatland-cod...
March 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Some #MondayMotivation from the IUCN UK Peatland Programme team. What inspires you about #Peatlands?
More on the work of the #PeatlandCode www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/peatland-cod...
More on the work of the #PeatlandCode www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/peatland-cod...
We are delighted to offer another FREE #webinar, taking place on 30th April at 10.30 am (GMT), as part of our committment to sharing #PeatlandRestoration best practice.
Sphagnum planting in peatland restoration: Science and practice perspectives bit.ly/4kyTqOy
#Peat #Sphagnum #KnowledgeExchange
Sphagnum planting in peatland restoration: Science and practice perspectives bit.ly/4kyTqOy
#Peat #Sphagnum #KnowledgeExchange
March 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We are delighted to offer another FREE #webinar, taking place on 30th April at 10.30 am (GMT), as part of our committment to sharing #PeatlandRestoration best practice.
Sphagnum planting in peatland restoration: Science and practice perspectives bit.ly/4kyTqOy
#Peat #Sphagnum #KnowledgeExchange
Sphagnum planting in peatland restoration: Science and practice perspectives bit.ly/4kyTqOy
#Peat #Sphagnum #KnowledgeExchange
Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit! Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone working to restore and safeguard #Peatlands across all of Ireland. We are thrilled #PeatConf25 will be hosted in Derry~Londerry this year. Booking coming soon bit.ly/4kuPvST
📷 Bog pools at Cuilcagh Mountain SAC. Credit: Paul Corbett
📷 Bog pools at Cuilcagh Mountain SAC. Credit: Paul Corbett
March 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit! Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone working to restore and safeguard #Peatlands across all of Ireland. We are thrilled #PeatConf25 will be hosted in Derry~Londerry this year. Booking coming soon bit.ly/4kuPvST
📷 Bog pools at Cuilcagh Mountain SAC. Credit: Paul Corbett
📷 Bog pools at Cuilcagh Mountain SAC. Credit: Paul Corbett
📣 New publication! Our latest #Briefing document, covering the issue of tracks and roads on peatlands, is now available on our website.
Read Networks of change: Tracks and roads on peatlands bit.ly/3Fx9xMq #Policy #Science #Peatlands
📷 Richard Lindsay
Read Networks of change: Tracks and roads on peatlands bit.ly/3Fx9xMq #Policy #Science #Peatlands
📷 Richard Lindsay
March 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
📣 New publication! Our latest #Briefing document, covering the issue of tracks and roads on peatlands, is now available on our website.
Read Networks of change: Tracks and roads on peatlands bit.ly/3Fx9xMq #Policy #Science #Peatlands
📷 Richard Lindsay
Read Networks of change: Tracks and roads on peatlands bit.ly/3Fx9xMq #Policy #Science #Peatlands
📷 Richard Lindsay
Today on #IWD2025 we link hands with all the #Women #AcceleratingAction across the world to protect the #Environment. We thank all those that came before us and hope that we are making the path easier for all those that come after us.
Discover our work www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org
Discover our work www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org
March 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Today on #IWD2025 we link hands with all the #Women #AcceleratingAction across the world to protect the #Environment. We thank all those that came before us and hope that we are making the path easier for all those that come after us.
Discover our work www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org
Discover our work www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org