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BES Peatlands and Wetlands SIG ๐ŸŒฑ

@bes_peat

A group for peatland and wetland researchers around the world ๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ Part of the British Ecological Society ๐ŸŒฑ- Co-chairs: @scootjd and @NickGirkin

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IUCN UK Peatlands (@iucnpeat) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're pleased to announce the new date for our postponed #PeatlandCode Version 2.1 #Webinar - Wed 29th January 13.00 - 14.30 GMT. Register๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4gNl33Z. Explore the Peatland Code documents on our website ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3Z6svRq. #PeatlandCode #NatureFinance

We're pleased to announce the new date for our postponed #PeatlandCode Version 2.1 #Webinar  - Wed 29th January 13.00 - 14.30 GMT. 

Register๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4gNl33Z.

Explore the Peatland Code documents on our website ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3Z6svRq.

#PeatlandCode
#NatureFinance
Peak District National Park (@peakdistrict) 's Twitter Profile Photo

(1/2) One of the techniques our partner Moors for the Future use to restore damaged moorland is reprofiling. ๐Ÿ˜€ 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. ๐ŸŒฑ

(1/2) One of the techniques our partner <a href="/moorsforfuture/">Moors for the Future</a> use to restore damaged moorland is reprofiling. ๐Ÿ˜€

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. ๐ŸŒฑ
IUCN UK Peatlands (@iucnpeat) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ICYMI, catch up on the amazing #PeatlandRestoration work by the South West Peatland Partnership which featured on #Countryfile over the weekend. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Countryfile - Dartmoor - BBC iPlayer

Yorkshire Peat Partnership - follow us on Bluesky (@ypp_peat) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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: yppartnership.org.uk/blog/lyndon-maโ€ฆ

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: yppartnership.org.uk/blog/lyndon-maโ€ฆ
Manx Peat Partnership (@manxpeat) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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 ๐Ÿ“ท #isleofman

Convention on Wetlands (@ramsarconv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Happy #WorldWetlandsDay2025! By conserving the worldโ€™s 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.

Moors for the Future (@moorsforfuture) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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 Severn Trent, Nestlรฉ Waters & Premium Beverages UK, Environment Agency and the Harris & Sheldon Group.

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 <a href="/stwater/">Severn Trent</a>, Nestlรฉ Waters &amp; Premium Beverages UK, <a href="/EnvAgency/">Environment Agency</a> and the Harris &amp; Sheldon Group.
Wild Haweswater (@wildhaweswater) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A big #WorldWetlandsDay shout out to the magic of peat bogs. At Wild Haweswater, weโ€™ve re-wet 200ha of peat bogs which means they: โœ… Absorb carbon โœ… Decrease flooding downstream by slowing the flow of water โœ… Improve drinking water โœ… Increase biodiversity

A big #WorldWetlandsDay shout out to the magic of peat bogs. 
At Wild Haweswater, weโ€™ve re-wet 200ha of peat bogs which means they:
โœ… Absorb carbon 
โœ… Decrease flooding downstream by slowing the flow of water 
โœ… Improve drinking water 
โœ… Increase biodiversity
Cheshire Wildlife Trust (@cheshirewt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

๐ŸŒ Happy World Wetlands Day! ๐ŸŒฟ 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. ๐Ÿ“ธ Nick Upton

๐ŸŒ Happy World Wetlands Day! ๐ŸŒฟ

Wetlands are vital ecosystems that support biodiversity, protect against floods &amp; help combat climate change. Wetland habitats take many forms, from upland peat bogs through to valley mires, floodplain meadows and vast reedbeds. 

๐Ÿ“ธ Nick Upton
TinaClaffeyPhoto (@tinaclaffey) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Happy World Wetlands Day!! A day to highlight these magical and important wildernesses ๐Ÿ’• These sphagnum mosses like a galaxy of wonder within the bog pools...

Happy World Wetlands Day!! 
A day to highlight these magical and important wildernesses ๐Ÿ’•
These sphagnum mosses like a galaxy of wonder within the bog pools...
IUCN UK Peatlands (@iucnpeat) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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 lnkd.in/eEBReXsU ๐Ÿ“ทEmma Goodyer, RSPB, Canva.

Yorkshire Peat Partnership - follow us on Bluesky (@ypp_peat) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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.

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.
Peat-free Partnership ๐Ÿฆ‹ @peatfree.bsky.social (@pfpartnership) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Peatlands are often wet, gloomy, and inaccessible - but they're beautiful ๐Ÿ’š 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 โœจ ๐Ÿ“ธ Richard Lindsay

Peatlands are often wet, gloomy, and inaccessible - but they're beautiful ๐Ÿ’š

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 โœจ

๐Ÿ“ธ Richard Lindsay
Convention on Wetlands (@ramsarconv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

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
Cheshire Wildlife Trust (@cheshirewt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's #NoMowMay! ๐ŸŒฑ 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. ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒผ Who's taking part this year? #Wildlife #GardeningForWildlife

It's #NoMowMay! ๐ŸŒฑ

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. ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒผ

Who's taking part this year? #Wildlife #GardeningForWildlife