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IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · Jun 26

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

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IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · Jun 25

#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

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IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · Jun 2

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

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IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · Jun 2

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@PeatlandCymru @peatlandcymru.bsky.social · Jun 2

#WorldPeatlandsDay
…and a new video with infographics here:
youtu.be/YGYCm5Rw5WE
Also, enjoy the mesmerising Wales Peatland Story animation here:
youtu.be/DwnbMxPvNBk
@natreswales.bsky.social @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social @peatlands.bsky.social @peatlandecr.bsky.social @ramsar.org

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IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · Jun 2

Thanks so much, Alice, for contributing to the session, and making it such an excellent event. The recording c an be watched back here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzel... #Peatsky #Webinar

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IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · May 15

Any help from the #PeatSky hive mind?

Joey Pickard @bootlegbryos.bsky.social · May 15

Question for the #peatlands community, and carbon dating community as well. When looking at dating basal peat samples are most people looking at the humic fraction or the humin fraction? Or both? Read around it and have just ended up confusing myself. Thanks in advance!

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IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · May 14

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

Flyer with gold background and white text advertising an online Sphagnum planting webinar. Flyer has two images - a Sphagnum plug plant in the palm of a person's hand in the bottom left and a tray of Sphagnum plug plants in the top right.

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Mike Peacock @peatymike.bsky.social · May 13

Incredible images from @fdraper.bsky.social's drone flying. Here's a lovely view of Sphagnum recolonising the recently rewetted "Mini Moss" raised bog site.

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Peat-free Partnership @peatfree.bsky.social · May 14

Happy #WildWednesday!

We often use these photos from Gaick we took during the @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social conference to show #peatland restoration. Ending peat sales would mean the #nature and #climate benefits afforded by these efforts wouldn't be undermined by extraction elsewhere.

A photo looking into the vast landscape of a peatland in Gaick, Scotland, with a small brown dog running towards the camera.

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · May 12

🌿 Peatlands are among the most powerful natural allies in tackling the global climate, biodiversity, and water crises. Parties to the Convention on Wetlands have long recognized their importance.

www.ramsar.org/news/scaling...

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IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · May 12

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

Green road sign advertising job vacancy. Blue sky and clouds in the background.

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@PeatlandCymru @peatlandcymru.bsky.social · May 9

👇Listen to Deputy FIrst Minister, @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social inspiring message to peatland practitioners in Wales. 30 practitioners from 14 projects/ organisations spent two great days learning and collaborating.
@natreswales.bsky.social @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social @discoverelan.bsky.social

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IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · May 9

📣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

Person gesturing towards a scientific poster on a wall.

IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · May 8

📣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

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Alice Milner @alicemmilner.bsky.social · May 7

Fantastic day of insightful discussions and ideas on #peatland #resilience at the @bes-peatlandsgroup.bsky.social workshop yesterday. Excited to collaborate on the next steps with such a great group! @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social @britishecologicalsociety.org

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IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · May 5

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

Collage of eight photo images of plants, herbs, trees and vegetables grown in peat-free media.

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IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · May 5

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

Person sitting on a colourful blanket of moss samples made from wool. Person is pointing at a sign that says Be More Moss.

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IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · May 2

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

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IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · Apr 28

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

Person wearing a hat kneeling on vegetation by a bog pool. They are taking measurements in the water with an instrument. The sun is shining.

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IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · Apr 28

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

Person kneeling between rocks and vegetation and is looking into a bog pool. The sun is shining.

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@PeatlandCymru @peatlandcymru.bsky.social · Apr 22

Climate change is expected to increase wildfire devastation. It was good to see that recent peatland restoration by rewetting, at Llyn Gorast, Tywi, proved to be a firebreak.
@natreswales.bsky.social #WelshGovernment
#HighNatureLowCarbon #WalesPeatlandAction
naturalresources.wales/about-us/new...

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@PeatlandCymru @peatlandcymru.bsky.social · Apr 17

#Peatland restoration is growing.
Will it be part of your future?
To learn more about NRW’s new supply framework and how Business Wales can support you, register for free:
ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/national-pea...

#WalesPeatlandAction #HighNatureLowCarbon
#WelshGovernment #BusinessWales

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IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · Apr 16

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

Road sign with the words, "Job Vacancy Just Ahead".

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · Apr 15

Peatlands International 1.2025 was sent to all IPS members today. Join us still today to read our magazine four times a year! 😊 www.peatlands.org/join-us #peatlands #peat #unfccc #cop30 #gysinge Cover picture by Scott Webb

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IUCN UK Peatland Programme @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social · Apr 14

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

Group of young people looking at invertebrates on a lowland raised bog.

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