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📢Consultation on Scotland’s Peatland Standard draft is now open. Read the draft and complete the short survey before 28th August to help shape the national framework for the protection, restoration and management of Scotland’s peatlands. nature.scot/doc/scotlands-pe…
Scotland's Peatland Standard - Consultation draft

Scotland's Peatland Standard - Consultation draft

Scotland’s Peatland Standard draft open consultation is now closed. The draft is still available to read. We aim to publish the final version in December 2026.

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It's World Peatlands Day. To celebrate we've published our Annual Review 25-26. 15,448ha of peatland restoration last year - almost 20% over our target! @NatureScot @ScotGovNetZero @ScotGovRural @ForestryLS @cairngormsnews @lomondtrossachs @scottish_water t.ly/upIjw

Peatland ACTION Annual Review 2025-2026

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We'll be at the @ScotLandEstates Annual Conference on 20 May! With just over a week to go, we’re looking forward to joining #SLEConf26. We'll be hosting a stand during the breaks and networking sessions so, if you are attending, come and chat to our colleagues about peat.
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The application deadline for our internship programme funding for host businesses will close on 15 May 2026. Find more details below and online here: t.ly/dwKHx
Peatland ACTION - Peatland Restoration Internship Scheme - Application form and guidance for...

Peatland ACTION - Peatland Restoration Internship Scheme - Application form and guidance for...

Are you a peatland restoration business looking to expand your team? Then, our Peatland Restoration Internship Scheme open to organisations and businesses interested in hosting an intern in peatland...

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📢Calling businesses working in the peatland restoration sector. Details are now available for the @NatureScot #PeatlandACTION #Intern programme. Find out more and apply for #Funding t.ly/btmIF Applications close 23:59 hours on Friday 15th May 2026
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Our @PeatlandACTION team, Lucy and Clare, were out on Jura this week carrying out HIA surveys and scoping a potential peatland regeneration site. Herbivore Impact Assessments help us understand grazing pressure on the land before we plan next steps ☀️🌿 #PeatlandACTION
Clare from ACT's Peatland Team carrying out a herbivore impact assessment survey on open peatland on the Isle of Jura, under a bright blue sky.

ALT Clare from ACT's Peatland Team carrying out a herbivore impact assessment survey on open peatland on the Isle of Jura, under a bright blue sky.

Lucy from ACT's Peatland Team recording survey data on expansive peatland landscape on the Isle of Jura, with wide blue skies overhead.

ALT Lucy from ACT's Peatland Team recording survey data on expansive peatland landscape on the Isle of Jura, with wide blue skies overhead.

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📢Calling businesses working in the peatland restoration sector. Details are now available for the @NatureScot #PeatlandACTION #Intern programme. Find out more and apply for #Funding t.ly/btmIF Applications close 23:59 hours on Friday 15th May 2026
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Matt Cross@wildforest_mattApr 21
I may have a job for an individual who has completed a Peatland Action/SRUC Peatland restoration course. This is a short term paid role, designing a small restoration in SW Scotland. It would suit an early career Peatland restorer. Interested? Email [email protected]
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We'll be at @ScotPlantEvent 2026 later this week sharing the range of opportunities for building skills and experience in the peatland sector with attendees. Find us: Indoor Hall C7 at the Royal Highland Centre Still time to register for a free ticket scotplant.com/
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Want to know some of the things our Peatland ACTION trainees get up to? Read this week's blog from Manouk Wilkinson, who is working with @ShetlandAmenity Trust, about her adventures with three other trainees in Northern Ireland t.ly/rTJpY @NatureScot
Peatland ACTION meets Ulster Wildlife

Peatland ACTION meets Ulster Wildlife

This week’s blog is from Peatland ACTION trainee, Manouk Wilkinson. Hosted by Shetland Amenity Trust, Manouk tell us about her fascinating visit to Northern Ireland. All photo credits: Manouk Wilki…

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Paths to peatlands! This month's guest blog from Tasha Robertson of @lomondtrossachs highlights how the Park ensures visitors can still enjoy accessing the hills safely while peatland restoration is going on. @NatureScot @Mountain_Scot @ramblersscot t.ly/cdwlW
Paths to peatlands

Paths to peatlands

This month’s guest blog from Tasha Robertson of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority highlights how the Park ensures visitors can still enjoy accessing the hills safely while…

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Just a reminder that @UOCharlabhaigh (Carloway Estate Trust) are currently recruiting a new Peatland ACTION project officer. t.ly/2PUTG. Check out our latest case study film to find out what working there could be like (hint - brilliant!). t.ly/a_Xnt
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Join the team! @NatureScot Peatland ACTION are looking for a skilled and motivated person to join the Peatland ACTION Data & Evidence Team as a Monitoring Officer. If that sounds like you please apply! t.ly/LKIgV
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Peatland ACTION is joining the @ScotLandEstates Annual Conference 2026. If you’re attending #SLEConf26, we’d be delighted to chat about the latest updates and opportunities surrounding peatland restoration in Scotland. Find out more about the event: t.ly/DUszh
Graphic with orange text and white writing reads "Scottish Land & Estates Annual Conference 2026 - Economic Growth: Empowering Rural Scotland. We are exhibiting at the SLE Annual Conference 2026. Visit us in the trade exhibition to find out more about the work we do. 20 May 2026, Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh. Book now! #SLEConf26"

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Free Peatland ACTION course - Introduction to Drone Usage and Photogrammetry for Peatland Restoration - delivered by Tweed Forum on 21 Apr 10-12pm & 21 May 10 - 4. Find out more and sign up via the Eventbrite links: 21 Apr: t.ly/ee5X2 21 May t.ly/1Juzc
An Introduction to Drone Usage and Photogrammetry for Peatland Restoration

An Introduction to Drone Usage and Photogrammetry for Peatland Restoration

This training aims to provide an introduction to the use of drones in peatland restoration project design.

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We intend to repeat the Peatland ACTION-supported internship programme next FY, supporting the development of skills in restoration project design. Application process details for employing organisations coming in April. Any queries: [email protected].
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Today we launch another fascinating case study film about a project on one of the biggest blanket bogs you may not have heard of! Read this week's blog to find out more t.ly/QIvuJ @NatureScot @ScotCroftingFed @UOCharlabhaigh @NFUStweets @ScotGovNetZero @ScotGovRural
One of the biggest blanket bogs in the world (you might not have heard of)

One of the biggest blanket bogs in the world (you might not have heard of)

On the very western edge of Scotland lie some of the most extensive areas of blanket bog in the world. The northern peatlands of Lewis extend to around 60,000ha, second only to the Flow Country, ye…

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Next month you’ll find our team at @ScotPlantEvent 2026 from 24-25 April. We look forward to speaking to contractors, machine operatives and plant specialist about the range of opportunities in a growing peatland restoration sector! Find us at stand C7 of the Indoor Hall.
Graphic in blue and orange reads “We are exhibiting. Find us at Scotland’s largest construction equipment exhibition. 24th-25th April 2026, The Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh” The ScotPlant 2026 logo is in the bottom right.

ALT Graphic in blue and orange reads “We are exhibiting. Find us at Scotland’s largest construction equipment exhibition. 24th-25th April 2026, The Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh” The ScotPlant 2026 logo is in the bottom right.

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What Scottish peatland stats matter to you? @SGRESAS is developing regular official stats on Scotland’s peatlands to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date source of Scottish peatland info in a single place. It wants your views too. Survey link at gov.scot/publications/develo… @NatureScot
Developing Official Statistics on Scotland's Peatlands

Developing Official Statistics on Scotland's Peatlands

Initial development plans for new Official Statistics on Scotland's Peatlands.

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Love peatlands? Now's your chance to get truly involved in bringing them back to life. @UOCharlabhaigh Carloway Estate Trust (Lewis) are looking for a new Peatland ACTION project officer. Details on their website t.ly/b3uIe
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Working on the Moon! Our latest blog features our new case study film about a hugely ambitious project to restore around 1800ha of some of the most degraded peatlands in Scotland. @ScottishWoodlands @McGowan_Enviro @avivainvestors @NatureScot t.ly/EmL-J
Working on the Moon

Working on the Moon

Our latest Peatland ACTION case study film features a hugely ambitious project to restore around 1800ha of some of the most degraded peatlands in Scotland – a morasse of bare, black peat hags, metr…

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