The following links are for groups that CLAD has worked with directly, or have similar interests in peatland drainage and carbon. Clicking on the link logo will open the page in a new window.

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  International Mire Conservation Group

  The International Mire Conservation Group (IMCG) is an international network of specialists who internationally promote, encourage and, where appropriate, co-ordinate the conservation of mires and related ecosystems; and internationally enhance the exchange of information and experience relating to mires and factors affecting them.

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  IUCN UK Peatland Programme

  The IUCN UK Peatland Programme was set up in 2009 to promote peatland restoration in the UK. The Programme advocates the multiple benefits of peatlands through partnerships, strong science, sound policy and effective practice.

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  Moors for the Future

  Since 2003, Moors for the Future have been working to reverse 150 years of damage that left large areas of the Peak District and South Pennines uplands bare of vegetation.

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  Nordic Peat Network

  The network aim to gather information on peatland management research and to understand the diverse environmental consequences of peatland uses to promote better management and cultivation procedures.

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  PEATBOG

  The PEATBOG project investigates the impact of nitrogen pollution and climate change on the health of peatlands. The project is funded by the European Research Association BiodivERsA programme and will run from spring 2009 through to the end of 2012.

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  Peatlands.org.uk

  The aim of this compendium is to provide a much needed overview of peatland restoration and management activities across the UK.

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  North Pennines Peatland Programme

  Our Peatland Programme, formerly known as Peatscapes, aims to conserve and enhance the internationally important peatland resource within the North Pennines and to promote peatland conservation at local, national and international levels.

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  PeatNet

  PeatNet is an acronym standing for the Peatland Ecosystem Analysis and Training NETwork. PeatNet is an international, interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, students, and professionals working in some capacity in northern peatland ecosystems.

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  QUEST

  Quantifying Earth system processes and feedbacks for better informed assessments of alternative futures of the global environment.

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  Moorland Forum

  Formed in 2002, Scotland's Moorland Forum has developed into a unique partnership that robustly engages with matters influencing the uplands of Scotland, and actively promotes improvements in policy, practice and management.

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  Sustainable Uplands

  Sustainable Uplands is a £1M Research Council funded project helping people anticipate and adapt to future change across UK uplands since 2005.

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  Carbon Landscapes

  The carbon landscapes research group is led by Professor Susan Waldron at the University of Glasow and work on an array of projects all linked to carbon cycling and processes.