Peat-free Partnership 🦋 @peatfree.bsky.social

🦋 We've moved to Bluesky! Follow us @peatfree.bsky.social
🌱 Protecting peatlands through sustainable horticulture
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[Peat-free Partnership 🦋 @peatfree.bsky.social @PFpartnership]

We're on Bluesky! 🦋

If you're on the app give us a follow for all things #PeatFree, #Peatlands, and #Horticulture.

https://t.co/JjICJfXNmL

[Carolyn Thomas @CarolynThomasNW]

It was an honour to host my annual Biodiversity Day in the Senedd.

I invited organisations into the Senedd to promote the vital role of biodiversity in keeping our planet healthy.

It was great to be with like-minded people who are so committed to improving biodiversity in Wales

[The Dirt Horticulture News @thedirt_news]

The Peat-free Partnership debuts its new Hort Shorts series, showcasing peat-free success stories from within the industry...read more on https://t.co/tfcsw3uxe8 #HortShorts #peatfree #PeatfreePartnership #RocketGro
https://t.co/xmiBJAlgAH

[Peat-free Partnership 🦋 @peatfree.bsky.social @PFpartnership]

As the Peat-free Partnership continues to push for legislation to #EndPeatSales, we're highlighting businesses who are championing peat-free in our new series: #HortShorts ✅

Somerset-based manufacturer RocketGro tell us how peat-free was a choice they made at the very start 👇

[Peat-free Partnership 🦋 @peatfree.bsky.social @PFpartnership]

@The_RHS has announced it will delay peat ban at shows in the face of legislative "black hole".

Zero legislation = continued reliance on peat = more destroyed peatlands and continued uncertainty for the #horticulture industry.

We must #EndPeatSales now.

#PeatFree #Gardening

[Yorkshire Peat Partnership - follow us on Bluesky @ypp_peat]

Spring may not be quite as sprung as the weekend led us to believe. Don’t worry, though, here’s some very springy sphagnum to see us through to the warmer weather #GreatNorthBog #SphagnumMonday

[Peat-free Partnership 🦋 @peatfree.bsky.social @PFpartnership]

Reminder ⬇️

There is no legislation to prevent peat being sold for horticulture in the UK. Peat extraction is damaging and the longer we delay, the less prepared businesses can be.

See how we got to this point in our Legislation Timeline:
https://t.co/cwxSlIYrWC

[Peat-free Partnership 🦋 @peatfree.bsky.social @PFpartnership]

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The Peat-free Bulletin gives you an overview of #peatfree legislation progress, exclusive insight into our meetings, #horticulture peat-free news, and dates for your diary.

Don't miss our March email - sign up now ⬇️
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[Garden Organic @gardenorganicuk]

We're part of a coalition of organisations that want more people to buy #PeatFree compost. Follow our top tips and learn more about using peat-free in your growing space, by downloading the guide at https://t.co/3cy1HDoPLz. @PFpartnership #PeatFreeSuccess #ForPeatsSake

[Garden Organic @gardenorganicuk]

If you’re a keen #gardener or professional #grower we’d love to hear your thoughts on #training and development via our short #survey: https://t.co/AnHip4q5Ft
And please share among your networks.
#OrganicGardening #GardenTraining #horticulture

[Peat-free Partnership 🦋 @peatfree.bsky.social @PFpartnership]

Happy @WorldWildlifeDay! Take a moment to appreciate all the beautiful species peatlands in the UK support, from sundews to sphagnum ✨

📸 Alistair Whyte, Alison Murphy

#Peatlands #Ecology #PeatFree #WorldWildlifeDay

[Peatland ACTION @PeatlandACTION]

The impacts of herbivores such as deer and livestock can have a major influence on habitat restoration.

Read more about the @NatureScot #PeatlandACTION guidance note on assessing herbivore impacts for peatland restoration projects.

https://t.co/DIuMVEqFaS

[Peat-free Partnership 🦋 @peatfree.bsky.social @PFpartnership]

Growers, one for your diaries - the next RHS #peatfree workshop for industry is on 6th March 🌱

These are for #horticulture professionals looking to switch their business to peat-free production.

Click here to book your spot⬇️
https://t.co/tjlnzxSwUI

[Peat-free Partnership 🦋 @peatfree.bsky.social @PFpartnership]

Peatlands are often wet, gloomy, and inaccessible - but they're beautiful 💚

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 ✨

📸 Richard Lindsay

[Garden Organic @gardenorganicuk]

We've joined a #horticultural coalition to create clear guidance on how to grow successfully using #PeatFree compost. Learn more about using peat free in your growing space, and download the guide at https://t.co/3cy1HDoPLz. @PFpartnership

[Peat-free Partnership 🦋 @peatfree.bsky.social @PFpartnership]

With @theCCCUK #CarbonBudget planning to cut land use emissions via peatland restoration, it's clearer than ever that we must legislate to end peat sales across the UK. We can't ignore horticultural #peat if we're to deliver.

See the count: https://t.co/TbEUGPKoXS
#peatfree

[Peat-free Partnership 🦋 @peatfree.bsky.social @PFpartnership]

7th Carbon Budget plans for over half of land use emissions to be cut by peatland restoration, with healthy peat rising from 26% to 55% this decade⬇️

But this must happen alongside pan-UK legislation to #EndPeatSales. With 1002 tonnes CO2/day from extraction, we can't ignore it.

[Climate Change Committee @theCCCuk]

The UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget level should be set at 535 MtCO2e, an 87% reduction against 1990 levels.

This country has a prosperous and secure future ahead.

The fossil fuel age is over – it’s time to electrify the United Kingdom.

https://t.co/hNgr0emXqD

[Yorkshire Peat Partnership - follow us on Bluesky @ypp_peat]

Is it Monday again already? At least that means it's also #SphagnumMonday! Loving this chonky boi with its little cranberry vines.
#GreatNorthBog

[Peat-free Partnership 🦋 @peatfree.bsky.social @PFpartnership]

A week ago we attended the #GardenPressEvent and found the new leaflet we contributed to giving advice for peat-free gardening 🧑‍🌾

Read more about the leaflet in our blog post:
https://t.co/iwkV0lCylL