PEAT NEWS
9/2013
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meeting formed an Executive Committee containing a good mix of peat industry and science. Neil Godsman has
agreed to take on the position of Chairman replacing Allan Robertson. The UK Peat Society has been returned to a
secure financial position and with an increasing membership. This is reflected in its ability to co-sponsor two
conferences in 2014 and contribute £500 towards the cost of organising both of them. These are the 2nd Flow
Country Research Conference, 4 - 6 March 2014, Thurso, Scotland and, secondly, 'In The Bog: the ecology, landscape,
archaeology and heritage of peatlands', 3 - 5 September 2014, Sheffield. We warmly invite all UK peat and peatland
people to take part in our activities. For more information, contact Prof. Jack Rieley, jack.rieley (at) nottingham.ac.uk.
UN Biodiversity Talks in Montreal, Canada
The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity is hosting, from 2 - 18 October 2013 in Montreal, three major
United Nations meetings on biodiversity. In conjunction with these meetings, experts from Montreal and around the
world will give a series of talks on the role business, science and traditional knowledge play in the implementation of
the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020. The Plan, which comprises a shared vision, a mission, strategic goals and
20 ambitious targets known as the Aichi Targets, serves as a flexible framework for the establishment of national and
regional targets and promotes the coherent and effective implementation of the three objectives of the Convention
on Biological Diversity. The main talks will deal with Business & Biodiversity, Traditional Knowledge & Biodiversity, and
Science & Biodiversity. For more information, visit www.cbd.int/meetings.
Sphagnum Moss Identification Workshops, UK
Two linked one-day workshops on the identification of sphagnum mosses are planned for 16 and 20 October 2013.
These will be based at the Longshaw Estate on the moorland fringe of the Peak District of Derbyshire, UK and will be
led by Professor Ian Rotherham and colleagues from Sheffield Hallam University. The first workshop will be an
introduction to the ecological importance of sphagna, their habitats and field identification of some of the commoner
species. The second workshop will examine the detailed characteristics of sphagnum mosses, their morphology and
microscopic features used in their identification. The first workshop will be suitable for beginners and for those who
wish to brush up on their skills. The second workshop will assume some basic knowledge of sphagnum mosses. The
workshops will include lunch and refreshments and course notes. Places are limited and pre-booking is essential.
Contact info (at) hallamec.plus.com or phone +44 114 272 4227.
Anglesey and Llyn Fens Project Final Conference, UK
The Anglesey and Llyn Fens LIFE Project invites all interested to the final conference of the project “Breathing new LIFE
into Anglesey and Llyn's Wetlands”, which is held 9 - 11 October 2013 in Plas Menai, United Kingdom. The Anglesey
and Llyn Fens LIFE Project is the largest wetland restoration project in Wales. The main aim is to restore or improve
751 hectares of very rare fen habitats, which depend on a delicate water balance and limestone springs that flow into
the peat. The project is led by the Countryside Council for Wales, Environment Agency Wales and D?r Cymru in
partnership with the farming unions, Cadwyn Cymru Link and the North Wales Wildlife Trust. The conference will
consist of presentations and discussions about the LIFE project, ecology and hydro-ecology of the fens, management
of biomass cropping and grazing, hydrology, nutrition and carbon, and the responsible management of fens. The
programme is supplemented by various cultural activities, exhibitions, as well as field trips and excursions to restored
fens and natural reserves. For more information please visit www.angleseyandllynfens.com or contact cecile.roberts
(at) cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk. (Sandra Lubinaite, IPS)
Forest Carbon Database
The CIFOR Global Comparative Study on REDD+ supports a Forest Carbon Database which can be accessed at
http://carbonstock.cifor.org/user/HomeMap, including an exchange system in the public domain. The database helps
develop national and sub-national monitoring, reporting and verification of REDD+ activities and is open access to
allow participation of those who carry out regular forest inventory, manage permanent sample plots, and conduct
research on forest carbon stocks and related topics. Once the entire inventory of data is added, the carbon stock in
that ecosystem will be automatically calculated. A user guide is available to familiarize users with the forest carbon
database’s features before deciding to participate and contribute to the system. For more information on the project
and its backgrounds visit http://carbonstock.cifor.org/documentation.
International Peat Society
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