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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · 2d

🌿The 32nd International Horticultural Congress (IHC 2026) will be held in Kyoto, Japan on 23-28 August 2026. 📝 Abstract deadline is already 15 November 2025. This is a great chance to share your research or connect across disciplines. #IHC2026 #ISHS #Horticulture #peat #peatlands Photo: C. Georgian

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · 6d

Recordings include the Inland Water themed plenary session by Line Rochefort.

International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · 6d

11th World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER2025) plenary sessions are being livestreamed for those who could not travel to Denver. ser2025.org/ser2025-live... 🗽👨‍🎓 🌱 🚜

Live Stream at SER2025

We’re making the 11th World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER2025) Opening Ceremony and plenary sessions available via live stream!

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · 7d

Today we mourn the loss of Jane Goodall. Although chimps do not live in peatlands, her findings have changed the way we see animals. She showed us that all ecosystems are connected, we can take action every day, women can do research, and conservation should include locals. #janegoodall #peatlands

International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · 7d

The third issue of #Peatlands International 2025 is out! 🎉
This edition covers highlights from BPPF in Riga and Intecol in Tartu, news on peat + peatlands from Finland, Canada, Australia and more. We also look ahead to the Board elections. 👉Join the IPS to get the magazine 4x/year: www.peatlands.org

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · 8d

The 28th meeting of the Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP28) of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands will be held in Gland, Switzerland, 24 - 27 November. IPS will attend as observer and provide latest peat and peatland knowledge from a global perspective. #peatlands #peat #ramsar

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · 16d

After a busy and successful week in Riga, we start editing Peatlands International 3.2025. If you have an article or advertisement on peat or peatlands ready, please submit by 23 September at the latest. We'll do the proofreading. Simple instructions: www.peatlands.org/publications. #peatlands #peat

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · 21d

The Baltic Peat Producers Forum continues today with presentations of ministers, growers, extractors, sponsors and scientists. Main topics include responsible management, climate change mitigation and the challenges of this year's peat shortage for horticulture and food security. IPS participates.

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · 21d

IPS held a successful business meeting on "Empowering the voice of science for the wise use of peatlands" at the Baltic Peat Producers Forum in Riga yesterday. IPS is the only global organisation that includes scientists, industry and other peatland stakeholders. Join us! #peatlands #peat

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · 28d

Mark the date for the next IPS member webinar: "Merlin’s Peat Extraction Sector Strategy - Upscaling peatland restoration through nature-based solutions in the landscape" 15 October 15:00 hrs EEST Link later on. peatlands.org/event/ips-me... #peatlands #peat #naturebasedsolutions #restoration

IPS member webinar: Merlin's Peat Extraction Sector Strategy: Upscaling peatland restoration through nature-based solutions in the landscape - International Peatland Society

15 October 2025 15:00 – 16:00 hrs EEST Speaker: Dr Alhassan Ibrahim, James Hutton Institute, Scotland, United Kingdom The link will be sent to all IPS members by email. Advancing peatland restoration...

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · Sep 9

Our Finnish National Committee will organise its next Peatland Day on 5 February in Helsinki. Abstract submission will open soon. Mark the date! peatlands.org/event/finnis... #peatlands #peat Photo: Eino Lappalainen

Finnish Peatlands Day 2026 - International Peatland Society

The biannual Peatlands Day seminar will be organized by the Finnish Peatland Society on Thursday, 5 February 2026, at the House of Sciences and Letters, Helsinki (Kirkkokatu 6). The theme of this year...

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · Sep 5

Mark the date! IPS will hold its first member webinar for autumn next Tuesday: Ilze Ozola - Getting people to peatlands.

9 September 15:00 hrs EEST peatlands.org/events

The link will be provided to members by email. www.peatlands.org/join-us too!

#peatlands #peat #latvia #society #bogwalking

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · Sep 2

Would you like to participate in the activities of the IPS? There will be 5 seats available on the Executive Board. Nominations can be sent in by National Committees until 6 Feb. Vacancies:

President: Hannu Salo
Bernd Hofer, Germany
Sabine Jordan, Sweden
Päivi Peronius, Finland
Meng Wang, China

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · Aug 27

All IPS publications are now available via our online shop, except a few older congress proceedings and magazines. Stay tuned! Note that orders cannot be shipped to the US right now due to custom disputes. peatland.shop/products #peatlands #peat #horticulture #climate #biodiversity

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · Aug 8

We have rummaged through or library and added all publications, of which we have more than two copies, to the new IPS online shop. This means that there are even more books on peat and peatlands than in the old version. 20% IPS member discount! #peatlands #peat #books peatland.shop/products

International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · Aug 6

Today we have added dozens of older publications to the IPS webshop, including symposium proceedings and other books. Have a look and buy, before they are sold out. More to come later this week! peatland.shop/products #peatlands #peat #publications

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · Aug 5

Coming up in September 2026 in the Netherlands, mark the date: peatlands.org/event/power-...

Organised by Natuurmonumenten and Radboud University, Power to the Peatlands 2026 will connect science, policy, and practice through lectures, interactive workshops, and field visits. #peatlands #peat

Power to the Peatlands 2026 - International Peatland Society

8 – 10 September 2026 Organised by Natuurmonumenten and Radboud University, Power to the Peatlands 2026 will connect science, policy, and practice through lectures, interactive workshops, and field vi...

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · Jul 24

Non-members can now again subscribe our magazine and newsletter via the online shop. If you are an IPS member, they are included in the membership fee, Peatlands International 4x and Peatland Snippets 10-12x per year. peatland.shop/products/Sub... #peatlands #peat

Subscription Peatlands International & Peatland Snippets

Subscribe to the IPS member magazine and newsletter without becoming a member. The 32-64 page magazine is published as PDF file four times a year and will be sent directly to your email. The subscript...

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · Jul 24

Summer sale! The proceedings of the 2021 virtual International Peatland Congress can now be purchased for €5,90 only/pdf. We also have three copies of the printed version in store, be quick. peatland.shop/products/Pro... #peatlands #peat #climate #biodiversity #horticulture #wetlands #ipc2021

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · Jul 22

You are not a member of the IPS yet? Now you can read IPS member magazine issues 4.2023 - 2.2024 for free at our document database. Members receive Peatlands International as high resolution document into their inbox immediately. Join us! peatlands.org/publications... #peatlands #peat #magazine

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · Jul 21

IPS is proud to announce that it will co-host the AsiaFlux 2025 conference in Riau, Indonesia. Register now if you want to participate in this important event. www.asiaflux2025.com #peatlands #southeastasia #climate

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

Most of our important work is done via our Commissions, Expert Groups and National Committees. Their annual reports 2024 can now also be read at peatlands.org/about-us/nat... and peatlands.org/about-us/com.... For the full version, visit our doc database: peatlands.org/publications #peatlands #peat

National Committees - International Peatland Society

The International Peatland Society currently operates through 15 National Committees. In each country, only one IPS National Committee can be recognised. The organisation must have the status of a leg...

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · Jul 14

The IPS Secretariat is back from its first summer break period, you can order books normally for the next two weeks. peatland.shop :) Photo by Daniel Tegeland in Sweden

International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · Jun 26

Peatlands International 2.2025 was sent to all IPS members and stakeholders today. Next deadline is 2 September, we look forward to hearing from you.

Cover photo: Anna-Helena Purre

Join us as a member: www.peatlands.org/join-us

#peatlands #peat #climate #biodiversity #horticulture

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International Peatland Society @peatlands.bsky.social · Jun 24

Would you like to support the IPS? There are different ways:
a) join us as a member: peatlands.org/join-us
b) advertise in Peatlands International peatlands.org/publications
c) contribute to our grants (500€ each) peatlands.org/about-us/hon...
d) share this post :)
Warm thanks!
#peatlands #peat

Join us - International Peatland Society

The International Peatland Society is open to all individuals and organisations dealing with peat and peatlands. Become one of us and join our 1500+ active members in 38 countries all over the world! ...

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