Results for "Peatlands"

Peatlands are critical to our and other species survival and are amongst the most carbon-rich ecosystems on Earth. Find our more with our range of learning resources.

Here you will find the latest news releases about the work we do to ensure that our natural resources are sustainably maintained, enhanced and used, both now and in the future.

22 Jul 2022

27 Sept 2022

05 Dec 2025

An ambitious plan to support peatland restoration in Wales over the next five years has been unveiled by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) on World Soil Day (5/12/25).

23 Sept 2020

12 Oct 2021

As 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.

25 Aug 2023

Peatland 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.

21 Jul 2025

Wales continues to exceed its national peatland restoration target, restoring over 3,600 hectares of damaged peatland – the equivalent of more than 3,600 rugby fields – in just five years. 

15 Oct 2025

02 Nov 2021

05 Apr 2022

17 May 2023

31 May 2024

To 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.