Our precious peatlands
Matthew Snelling, Peatland Restoration Officer for the Yorkshire Peat Partnership, introduces the wonderful world of peatlands, one of our most precious habitats.
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Peatlands - examples of our work
Examples of the Wildlife Trusts peatland conservation work.
Making Peatlands work for butterflies and moths
This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.
In the talk we will explore how peatland exploration can support threatened butterflies and moths
Peatland
The UK’s peatland soils store around 3.2 billion tonnes of carbon, but are heavily degraded and release the equivalent of 23 million tonnes of CO2 every year. Restored peatlands can capture more carbon, reduce flooding, clean our water, and allow wildlife to thrive.
Slicing through the north west peatlands: A spotlight on HS2
Current plans for HS2 will slice a line through the north west peatlands, creating a barrier to a recovery network. Alan Wright, from the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North…
Government inertia on peatlands risks international embarrassment
Two-year delay to England peat strategy as damage continues to vital carbon stores.
Peatland restoration in Northumberland
Peatland restoration in Northumberland
Peatland Data Officer
This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.
We are seeking to recruit a Peatland Data Officer to join our team.
This exciting new role will play an integral part in our peatland restoration projects across Cumbria. The successful…
Journeying the peatland way
Join Rob Stoneman, Director of Landscape Recovery, as he journeys through a history of peatland recovery and restoration in the UK – and the importance of working together to save nature.
Peatland Conservation Officer (multiple roles)
This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Peatland Conservation Officers to join our dedicated Peatland Conservation team.
These key roles are critical for the continued preservation and…
Peatland Conservation Officer - An Creagan
This link will open on the Ulster Wildlife Trust website.
We are seeking a Conservation Officer to join our Peatland Team at An Creagan, Omagh.
About us
Learn about The Wildlife Trusts - a movement of charities across the UK, Alderney and the Isle of Man, working to bring wildlife back.