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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. https://t.co/b2osfboLHq

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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 https://t.co/muGDuHan1N

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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: https://t.co/l1ABIdm0Hy

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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 https://t.co/GL1eiCZE1V
Applications close 23:59 hours on Friday 15th May 2026

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

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

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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 https://t.co/GL1eiCZE1V
Applications close 23:59 hours on Friday 15th May 2026

[Matt Cross @wildforest_matt]

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 https://t.co/Wzk9d9ufd6

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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 https://t.co/hU2HxErBwO @NatureScot

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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 https://t.co/X09hs0aBAu

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Just a reminder that @UOCharlabhaigh (Carloway Estate Trust) are currently recruiting a new Peatland ACTION project officer. https://t.co/OOD2yelYf5. Check out our latest case study film to find out what working there could be like (hint - brilliant!). https://t.co/cmxjdFmrqG

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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! https://t.co/TEObD8hJMi

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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: https://t.co/EoWolO2Cnm

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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: https://t.co/f9gNcw1Ua6 21 May https://t.co/vGQ8kDpzbN

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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 https://t.co/Iq8MdYJhzN @NatureScot @ScotCroftingFed @UOCharlabhaigh @NFUStweets @ScotGovNetZero @ScotGovRural

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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.

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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 https://t.co/pjUXA8ioF5 @NatureScot

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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 https://t.co/BLwb1fg4UW

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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 https://t.co/kvNeiyug6k