20 Apr 2021
New major study shows importance of nature in hitting net zero Natural England study reviews carbon storage impact from England’s habitats, including native woodlands, saltmarshes, grasslands, heathlands and peatlands. Researchers from Natural England have developed a picture of the impact that different UK habitats can have in taking carbon out of the atmosphere and helping […]
05 Feb 2019
Defra ‘World Wetlands Day (02 February), is a timely reminder of how paramount wetlands conservation is in our fight against climate change and the risk of natural disasters. Organised by the Ramsar Convention, a treaty bringing together 170 countries committed to conserving these precious habitats, World Wetlands Day is a chance to raise the public […]
30 Sep 2018
WRc Case Study The Need A major problem associated with water supply from upland areas is dissolved organic carbon (DOC) which discolours raw water supplies. This can be both difficult and expensive to remove at water treatment works. To combat rising colour trends, Severn Trent Water has been restoring degraded peatland in its Bamford catchment […]
16 May 2018
Defra: ‘A new injection of £10m of government money will help restore more than 10,000 football pitches-worth of England’s iconic peatlands. Peat bogs and fens are important habitats that provide food and shelter for wildlife, help with flood management, improve water quality and play a part in climate regulation. The new funding will help deliver […]
19 Apr 2017
Two articles 1. European Commission warns UK over failure to protect blanket bog habitats This is in the Environment section along with a number of other items The Commission is urging the United Kingdom to stop burning blanket bog habitats within upland Natura 2000 sites in England and to take measures to restore the damaged habitats. Blanket bogs are […]
15 Mar 2017
Closing date: 16:00 on 23 March 2017 NERC invites applications to join a scoping group that will develop the science case for a potential strategic research programme on enhancing resilience of UK peatlands. This is one of two potential strategic programme areas (SPAs) which have emerged from the ideas process for strategic research. Any potential SPA […]
02 Mar 2016
There is a growing understanding of the value of moorlands for water – two important interventions, and developing science 1. Revitalising natural landscapes can reduce flood risk – Environment Agency The Environment Agency has flagged up that revitalising natural landscapes can reduce flood risk. Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Agency visited the uplands in […]
16 Feb 2016
South West Water looks to Rezatec to provide satellite-derived data analytics to understand location, structure and function of peatland on Bodmin Moor Harwell, Oxfordshire, 9th February 2016 – For South West Water and the Mires Partnership on Exmoor understanding the underlying peatland structure and integrity is crucial for restoration planning. Rezatec has been using cutting […]