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- The National Peatland Action Programme
- Specialist Officer (National Peatland Action Programme)
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22 Jul 2022
Satellite technology helping to restore peatlands in Wales -
27 Sept 2022
Experts gather in Aberystwyth to create lasting legacy for peatlands -
08 Feb 2023
Art and science combine to highlight the importance of peatlandsAs part of a project exploring the relationship between science and the arts, a North Wales artist is working to create a ‘carbon-storing’ sculpture highlighting some of Anglesey’s most important natural features.
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04 Apr 2022
New map of Welsh peatlands launched, with grant scheme to drive conservationWales’ precious peatlands can now be seen on a new map that will track how the habitat recovers through conservation action over coming years.
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23 Sept 2020
Volunteer and get involved in peatland restoration -
12 Oct 2021
Peatland restoration pays off for natureAs the first part of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) takes place at Kunming, China, a partnership project to restore the Anglesey Fens is showing great signs of success with rare wildlife returning to make their homes on the landscape, according to observations made by specialists in the fields of plants and peatlands.
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25 Aug 2023
Danes delight in Welsh peatland restorationPeatland restoration is a global issue; left degraded it accelerates climate change, but once restored, it’s one of the best ways to lock in carbon. This summer, the LIFE Welsh Raised Bog team was pleased to host a visit for 11 peatland professionals from Denmark to showcase the success of Welsh bog restoration to date.
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02 Nov 2021
Peatland restoration project on course to support climate recovery -
05 Apr 2022
New peatland exhibition and artwork launched in Tregaron -
17 May 2023
First ever peatland restoration at Trawsfynydd captured by drone -
13 Oct 2023
Peatland owners offered funding to prepare for restorationAs Wales’ peatland restoration activity accelerates, a new round of Development Grants offering people between £10,000 - £30,000 to fund ‘shovel-ready’ restoration projects is set to open on 13 October.
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17 Nov 2023
Artists help raise awareness of the importance of peatlandPoetry and live performances have helped spread the word about peatland and how it can help tackle the climate and nature emergencies.
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30 Dec 2023
New Year Honours for NRW peatland specialist -
31 May 2024
Public see Wales’ peatland restoration in actionTo celebrate World Peatland Day on the 2nd of June, people will now be able to search where peatland is being restored and by whom with a newly launched data layer on the Welsh Peatland Data Map.
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04 Nov 2024
Green light for grazing on Pembrokeshire’s important peatland sitesA project restoring seven areas of Welsh peatland has successfully installed an impressive 16km of fencing on sites in Pembrokeshire which will enable safe and sustainable grazing on 280 hectares of common land.
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18 Dec 2024
New Year and New Peatland Restoration Funding!Landowners across Wales are being encouraged to support Wales’ peatland restoration ambitions and apply for a share of a £700k funding pot aimed at restoring the nation’s irreplaceable landscapes.
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22 Apr 2025
Indicators that rewetted peatland stalled wildfire spread!Recent wildfires in mid Wales have highlighted the significant benefits of peatland restoration, with rewetted peatland at Llyn Gorast, Tywi Forest, acting as an effective firebreak.