BES Peatlands and Wetlands SIG π±
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A group for peatland and wetland researchers around the world πππ Part of the British Ecological Society π±- Co-chairs: @scootjd and @NickGirkin
United Kingdom
Joined May 2014
It's #NoMowMay! π± Join the Plantlife campaign by leaving a wild patch in your garden or lawn. Letting grass grow and wildflowers bloom supports pollinators, birds, and many other species. ππΌ Who's taking part this year? #Wildlife #GardeningForWildlife
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6 May 2025 | π British Ecological Society, 42 Wharf Road, London, N1 7GS π10:00 β 17:00 οΌThere is an option to attend virtually via ZoomοΌ π Register now: https://t.co/HWDnwZ9fkU
#Peatlands #ClimateResilience #Ecology #Conservation
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Join the British Ecological Societyβs Peatlands and Wetlands Group in collaboration with the IUCN UK Peatland Programme.
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The workshop aims to bring together experts from various fields to discuss the critical issue of peatland resilience under a changing climate in the United Kingdom.
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πΏ Peatland resilience under a changing climate πΏ Join the British Ecological Society & IUCN UK Peatland Programme for a discussion-driven workshop on peatland resilience, policy & practice.
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Not only do wetland ecosystems support a host of animal and plant life - but they are critically important for the survival of humans too. If we protect wetlands, we also protect our planet and ourselves! #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter
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Peatlands are often wet, gloomy, and inaccessible - but they're beautiful π And they're the world's biggest carbon store, locking up more carbon than all the world's forests. Going #peatfree means we leave the carbon in the ground, and see more of this β¨ πΈ Richard Lindsay
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Magical frosted heather danced and twinkled in the early morning light @forum_wetlands @PeatlandConserv @CCWPeatlands @ipspeatlands @IUCNpeat @peatlandsLIFEIP @tropeatlands @Claireissimo
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Just been taking a quick peek at the #Sphagnum (and other bog plants) at our mini #Peatland at Cliffe Castle. Great to see the plants settling in to a tiny fragment of the #GreatNorthBog in an accessible location.
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π Happy World Wetlands Day! πΏ Wetlands are vital ecosystems that support biodiversity, protect against floods & help combat climate change. Wetland habitats take many forms, from upland peat bogs through to valley mires, floodplain meadows and vast reedbeds. πΈ Nick Upton
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A big #WorldWetlandsDay shout out to the magic of peat bogs. At Wild Haweswater, weβve re-wet 200ha of peat bogs which means they: β
Absorb carbon β
Decrease flooding downstream by slowing the flow of water β
Improve drinking water β
Increase biodiversity
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Happy World Wetlands Day!! A day to highlight these magical and important wildernesses π These sphagnum mosses like a galaxy of wonder within the bog pools...
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Happy #WorldWetlandsDay2025! By conserving the worldβs wetlands, we safeguard biodiversity, enhance climate resilience and secure critical ecosystem services that support human health, economic wellbeing and cultural heritage. Because today and every day is #WorldWetlandsDay.
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On #WorldWetlandsDay it's a great time to look at the bunds we've created on Combs Moss nr Buxton, slowing the flow of water, in a unique collaboration between @stwater, NestlΓ© Waters & Premium Beverages UK, @EnvAgency and the Harris & Sheldon Group.
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Happy #WorldWetlandsDay! We are delighted to be part of global celebrations highlighting the importance of this vital #Ecosystem. Let's hear it for #PeatlandWetlands across the world! Find out more about UK Peatlands https://t.co/lFAaUib0Lv π·Emma Goodyer, RSPB, Canva.
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Disappointed about the lack of progress on a horticultural peat ban? Same... In the meantime, we'd like to see clear labelling on products that used peat in the supply chain. Please help us get 5,000 signatures on this open letter to retailers by 31 Jan: https://t.co/TdYjoaIXmv
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ICYMI, catch up on the amazing #PeatlandRestoration work by the South West Peatland Partnership which featured on #Countryfile over the weekend. π Countryfile - Dartmoor - BBC iPlayer
We're so pleased that South West Peatland Partnershipβs award-winning restoration work is to be featured on BBC Countryfile, this Sunday 19 January at 6pm π·In this upcoming Dartmoor episode, Joe Crowley visits @WoodlandTrust Fingle Woods and @SWPeatland restoration projects.
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We're pleased to announce the new date for our postponed #PeatlandCode Version 2.1 #Webinar - Wed 29th January 13.00 - 14.30 GMT. Registerπ https://t.co/SSESIWEyqX. Explore the Peatland Code documents on our website π https://t.co/zDIPcgLOj4.
#PeatlandCode
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We've stared work on a small area of deep peat that is easily visible from the road. This area is pretty wet, with lots of bare peat. The aim is to revegetate it, protecting the peat from erosion and encouraging more peat to form in the future π· #isleofman
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(1/2) One of the techniques our partner @moorsforfuture use to restore damaged moorland is reprofiling. π They use diggers to excavate the steep sides of eroded gullies, softening the angle of the slope so that new vegetation can be successfully added there. π±
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