Peatland ACTION - Events
Look out for our Peatland ACTION gilets at various shows and events up and down the country.
Look out for our Peatland ACTION gilets at various shows and events up and down the country. We're keen to make connections with landowners, agents, contractors & anyone else interested in peatland restoration. Please come and speak to us about your peatland if you spot us!
Peatland ACTION will be at the following events in 2024
Keep an eye on our events page and social channels for updates.
Black Isle Show 2024
Host website for event information
When: Thursday 1 August 2024
Where: Mannsfield, Showground, Muir of Ord IV6 7QA, stand I137
What: Peatland ACTION will be hosting a talk at the Harper Macleod stand (I137). at 14:00
Claudia Rowse, Nature Scot Deputy Director, Green Economy, will be discussing why Peatland ACTION is keen to work with landowners, managers and businesses across Scotland to deliver peatland restoration and the many benefits it brings for the rural economy and jobs, as well as for biodiversity, flood mitigation, water quality and of course climate.
Other NatureScot Peatland ACTION team members will also be in attendance to answer your questions.
Forest-to-bog restoration training/discussion 2024
When: 11, 12 and 13 September 2024
Where: Participants will visit several sites in Dalchork forest.
What: NatureScot Peatland ACTION and Forestry and Land Scotland are offering three one day training/discussion event on "Forest to bog restoration, an introduction to the Scottish Peatland Standard, and the implementation of the principles of restoration".
These events will be suitable for contractors, designers, contract managers, landowners, and consultants.
Further details about these events, itinerary and joining instructions are available on the following eventbrite web pages:
Forest to Bog 11 September 2024 book with Eventbrite
Forest to Bog 12 September 2024 book with Eventbrite
Forest to Bog 13 September 2024 book with Eventbrite
IUCN UK Peatland Programme Conference 2024
IUCN UK Peatland Programme Conference 2024 - Host website for event information
When: 17 to 19 September 2024
Where: MacDonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore
What: Peatland ACTION is a sponsor of this year’s conference. You’ll find multiple colleagues in attendance and can visit our dedicated stand during the event.
Peatland ACTION at various indoor and outdoor events
Past events for 2024
Royal Highland Show 2024
Royal Highland Show 2024 - Host website for event information
When: Thursday 20 June to Sunday 23 June 2024
Where: Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh
What: Peatland ACTION will be running children’s activities within the RHET Discovery Centre over the four days of the event. Peatland ACTION colleagues will also be available to speak to during the show.
Farm Advisory Service – Map My Peatland Workshop
Farm Advisory Service - Host website for event information
When: Thursday 30 May 2024
Where: Grinneabhat, North Bragar, Isle of Lewis
What: Our local Peatland ACTION Project Officer will be part of this hands-on session exploring the social realities, experiences, and perspectives of landowners, land managers and residents of peatland landscapes. You'll also hear from Peatland ACTION during a panel session following the workshop.
Scottish Land & Estates Annual Conference 2024
SLE Annual Conference 2024 - Host website for event information
When: Tuesday 21 May 2024
Where: The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
What: Peatland ACTION will have two colleagues attending with a stand in the exhibitor space throughout the day.
NFU Scotland Conference
NFU National Conference and AGM - Host website for event information
When: Thursday 8 and Friday 9 February 2024.
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
Peatland ACTION colleagues attending
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