Blog: Peatland Progress

Stonechat at Kester's Docking, October 2020, by Henry Stanier

Lorna Parker stand behind a container of sphagnum moss, holding handfuls and smiling to camera

New Ways with Moss

Wednesday 7 June 2023

The next phase of sphagnum moss farming trials at the Great Fen continue with new planting methods - Restoration Manager Lorna Parker charts the evolution

King Charles holding a block of sphagnum moss in one hand, other hand in his pocket. He speaks with Lorna Parker, standing opposite. Other people stand around them in a large hall.

Paludiculture gets a Royal handshake

Friday 14 April 2023

At a celebration of 125 years of the University of East London, Lorna Parker was honoured to meet with His Majesty King Charles III.

Sphagnum Moss

Wet farming in a drought

Wednesday 25 January 2023

Drought threatens success but teaches valuable lessons for future development.

Child swinging from tree

Forest School Comes to the Great Fen

Tuesday 18 October 2022

We are delighted to be bringing official Forest School sessions to the Great Fen, thanks to the Peatland Progress funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Hear more from one of our team…

Standing in front of a dark green vehicle are a mam with blonde hair, a lady with short blonde hair holding moss, a lady with purple short hair and a man with short brown hair also holding moss

A New National Passion - Paludiculture!

Monday 15 August 2022

Great Fen Project Manager Kate Carver relays what a variety of interest there has been in the paludiculture projects in the Great Fen.

Lisa Davenport of Bright Culture with Rebekah O'Driscoll of Wildlife Trust BCN at Woodwalton Fen by Rothschild's Bungalow

Community Consultants Appointed

Monday 24 January 2022

Bright Culture has been appointed Community Consultants for Peatland Progress: A New Vision for the Fens

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