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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

2/2 This image shows just a few of the colours in which sphagnum spp. can be found, showing there is colour and wonder to be found on the moors even over the colder months. Find out more about sphagnum mosses on our website: www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk/enjoy-the-mo...

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Special plants and animals to look out for on your moorland visit | Moors for the Future

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

1/2 This autumnal-looking #sphagnum was found at Bleaklow by a member of our team. Some sphagnum species change colour through the seasons, with more reds, browns, and oranges in autumn and winter and more greens in spring and summer, but some species stay the same colour all year round.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We're looking forward to Hope Show this Bank Holiday Monday - come and say hello at the Bogtastic van if you see us 👋 Photo from a previous, very sunny, Hope Show.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

2/2 This contributes to a steady supply of drinking water and helps to reduce the risk of flooding, all year round. #NaturalFloodManagement #Water #Biodiversity

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

1/2 Our team recently snapped these photos of #sphagnum mosses growing in re-wetted areas nr Holme Moss. Sphagnum mosses can hold up to 20x their own weight in water, helping to hold water on the hills in times of both dry weather and extreme rainfall. #Peatlands #SouthPennines #SphagnumMoss

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

New Substack post: Summer reflections from a Conservation Works Officer CWO Sam shares her reflections on how the summer months' behind-the-scenes work is so important, and why hard things are worth doing. moorsforthefuture.substack.com #Peatlands #GreenJobs #PeakDistrict

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

New Substack post: Conservation Programme Manager, Ted Talbot, shares his personal reflections on the peatland fires which have taken place in the Peak District and South Pennines this year: moorsforthefuture.substack.com/p/peatland-f...

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Peatland fires in the Peak District - a Conservation team perspective

Conservation Programme Manager Ted Talbot writes about the aftermath of moorland fires, and how we can help to prevent them in future.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The event will include peatland-themed films, Q&A with the team, refreshments and a ranger guided walk. Hope to see you there! #PeakDistrict #Peatlands #Castleton

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We're looking forward to joining @peakdistrict.bsky.social for a new event: 🌱Protecting the Peak District: Conservation, Resilience and Recovery 📍Castleton National Park Centre 📅 Sat 12 Sept Tickets are free but booking essential, book your place here 👇 www.tickettailor.com/events/peakd...

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Keep an eye out for the glossy leaves and bright red berries of Cowberry on the moors. In late summer, cowberry adds a splash of eye-catching red-and-green amongst the other colourful moorland plants. #Biodiversity #Peatlands

A bush with small, bright green, oval-shaped leaves, dotted with bright red round berries fills the foreground of the image. There is a mix of brown and green foliage in the background, giving the image and autumnal feel.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

2/2 Carbon storage, natural flood management and biodiversity were discussed, while visiting the site of the 2025 Goyt Valley peatland fire. We were pleased to be part of the day and would like to thank partners, guests and attendees for their time.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

1/2 Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Nature) Mary Creagh CBE MP met members and guests of the Great North Bog today, to discuss the value of peatlands to the UK and to see peatland restoration in action.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

In periods of drought, sphagnum can help to keep the moors wetter for longer by retaining water. In heavy or prolonged rainfall, it helps water to be released more slowly down into valleys, towns and roads further down in the catchment.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Did you know that sphagnum mosses can hold up to 20x their own weight in water? This ability makes sphagnum one of the key elements of a blanket bog that is resilient to the effects of extreme weather, from droughts to extreme rainfall. #SphagnumMonday #Biodiversity #NaturalFloodManagement

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

We had a great time at New Mills One World Festival today. Thank you to the organisers, and to everyone who came to say hello 🙏🌱 #NewMills #PeakDistrict

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Shown here: Common Hawker Black Darter Golden-Ringed Dragonfly We would love to see your photos of dragonflies you've spotted around the peatlands of the Peak District and South Pennines. #Biodiversity #Dragonflies #Peatlands #PeakDistrict #SouthPennines

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

As nymphs they spend their time underwater, and can shed their skins between 5-14 times depending on the species, before emerging from the water, shedding their skin one final time and taking flight as an adult.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Moorland pools provide habitats for invertebrates, including dragonflies. Adult dragonflies are incredibly successful hunters, capturing up to 95% of the prey they target. They can fly in all directions, including backwards and sideways as they hunt for small flying insects.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We'll be back with more moth content for upcoming #NationalMothWeek 🦋🌱

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

One of the joys of going to site is moments like these. Our Science team enjoyed seeing some of the last of the summer's cottongrass on a recent moth survey. #Peatlands #Conservation #Biodiversity #Science #MothMonday *We follow our summer site visit protocol to avoid disturbing wildlife

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Have you seen our Bogtastic cards, supported by @severntrentwater.bsky.social? These fun and informative cards introduce you to the wonderful species that live on the moors. You can pick them up at our Bogtastic van at public events, or download them now from our website. tinyurl.com/ymn9kb99

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

If this kind of work sounds like your dream role, take a look at our current vacancies. We're recruiting seven new Conservation Works Officers, closing date 14 June 2026: careers.peakdistrict.gov.uk/PeakDistrict...

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Celebrating #WorldEnvironmentDay with Part 2 of Conservation Works Officer Sam's article, From Plans to Peat: Moorland Restoration in the Goyt Valley. substack.com/@moorsforthe... #Peatlands #GreenJobs #PeakDistrict

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We’ll be saying hello to the lovely people of #Manchester at the Patagonia Manchester store this Sat 6 June. Say hello if you see us and let us know your questions, ahead of a peatland-themed film night in store on Thu 18 June (watch this space for more details). @patagonia.com #peatlands

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We're working in partnership with Yorkshire Water to increase biodiversity. Yorkshire Water is funding a scientific study into how to reduce the dominance of Molinia (or Purple Moor Grass), and thus increase biodiversity. tinyurl.com/4wypa6ce

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

A huge thank you everyone who volunteers with us 🙏 From #sphagnum planting and science monitoring in all weathers, to helping the communications team and doing behind-the-scenes tasks, thank you to everyone making a difference to #peatlands 🙏 #VolunteersWeek

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Huge thanks you to all the volunteers, who make such a difference 🙏

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

However, many of the plugs were not looking their best, especially in the drier areas - while they haven't lost any significant volume, they have taken a hit, and we will continue to monitor them over the coming months. There is plenty more research on this site yet to come. #Peatlands #Sphagnum

Graphic with charred peat landscape in the background. Text reads: However, many of the plugs were not looking their best, especially in the drier areas - while they haven't lost any significant volume, they have taken a hit, and we will continue to monitor them over the coming months. There is plenty more research on this site yet to come.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Of the 198 plugs which were in the burnt area, 195 were still present. Although some plugs were smaller than when they were measured at the end of March, the majority had grown in that time - on average, the plugs were 11% bigger than at the end of March.

Graphic with beige background, divided by a green line across the middle. There is a photo of scorched pale green sphagnum on the top half, and a photo of burned black peat with greener channels running through it, with water and gully blocks, on the bottom half. Text reads: Of the 198 plugs which were in the burnt area, 195 were still present. Based on the water table data from 2 weeks before the fire, there's a clear relationship between water table depth and burn intensity. Higher water table = less intense burn.

Graphic with green sphagnum in the background. Text reads: Although some plugs were smaller than when they were measured at the end of March, the majority had grown in that time - on average, the plugs were 11% bigger than at the end of March.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

After the wildfire near the Snake Pass summit at the beginning of May, our science team returned to the site to check on the sphagnum plugs we planted in the area over the winter. While our plastic monitoring equipment had melted in the heat of the fire, 98% of the sphagnum plugs didn't burn away.

Graphic with green and red sphagnum moss in the background. Text reads: Did you know? Wetter is better. After a wildfire on Snake Pass in May 2026, our science team returned to the site to check on the sphagnum plugs we planted in the area. Incredibly, while our plastic monitoring equipment had melted, 98% of sphagnum plugs didn't burn away.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Last night's North West Tonight featured Project Creation Officer Jody talking about how to keep the moors safe from wildfire, with footage from our documentary After the Smoke Clears. Watch from 04:50: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Last night's BBC East Midlands Today featured a report on the moorland fire at Snake Summit, where Senior Research & Monitoring Officer Tom Spencer talked about the after-effects of wildfire, and the resilience of sphagnum under those conditions. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

2/2 We've got family-friendly giveaways inc Bogtastic cards and stickers, plus of course activities with our well-loved Bogtastic van. Find out more about keeping the moors safe from wildfire on our website: www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk/enjoy-the-mo... #Peatlands #PeakDistrict #Derby #Manchester

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Be fire aware | Moors for the Future

Find out how you can take action to reduce the risk of wildfire | Moors for the Future

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

1/2 We've got lots of plans for chatting to visitors to the Goyt Valley this summer. We'll be at Errwood Hall car park this Thu 28 May, when we're teaming up with #Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service to spread the word about how to keep the moors safe from wildfire. 📸 Photo from #Buxton Spring Fair

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

You can help moorland wildlife by keeping the moors safe from wildfire by not lighting BBQs, campfires or smoking near the moors. If you see smoke or fire on the moors, call 999. Moorland birds are nesting on the ground at the moment, so please keep your dog on a short lead to avoid disturbing them.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Are moths among the most stylish moorland residents? We think so! Images show: Cinnabar, common heath, heart and dart moth #Biodiversity #Peatlands #Butterflies #Moths #MothMonday

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 11/05/2026

Restoring peatlands: teaming up to protect communities 🌱 What began as a response to damaged peatlands became a “living lab”, where science and local know‑how joined forces to slow runoff, cut storm peaks and protect flood‑risk communities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sZe...

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Restoring peatlands: teaming up to protect communities

YouTube video by The University of Manchester

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Sir David Attenborough is an inspiration to everyone in the world of conservation, so we join in with celebrating his life and contribution to caring for our environment on this, his 100th birthday. 10 years ago, we were honoured to receive this message of support for our Community Science Project.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Moors for the Future Partnership’s research showed that inoculation with Sphagnum plugs was generally successful in terms of survival rate a few years after planting, but has unsurprisingly seen mixed results in terms of growth rates, likely to be related to the differing conditions of each site.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Under the @severntrentwater.bsky.social -funded Moor Water project, our Science & Monitoring team conducted monitoring to assess the survival and growth of Sphagnum plugs, and progress being made towards achieving Favourable Condition for blanket bog. www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk/__data/asset...

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The Great Outdoors @tgomagazine.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

It's a year since a wildfire devastated the Goyt Valley. Last week, two fires in the #PeakDistrict affected 800,000sqm of moorland and today another has shut down Snake Pass. This @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social film serves as a reminder - and a hopeful wake-up call. Watch now: tinyurl.com/5esu5vvx

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After the Smoke Clears: a harrowing yet hopeful reminder of the Goyt Valley wildfires

Harrowing scenes give way to hopeful insights in After the Smoke Clears, the film documenting wildfires in the Goyt valley in spring 2025.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The documentary was filmed in the months leading up to the one-year anniversary of the fire, and is being released on the anniversary of the fire as a reminder of the importance of protecting the moors. The film can be viewed on Moors for the Future Partnership’s YouTube channel now.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The documentary showcases the voices of communities affected by the 2025 moorland fire, which burned over 1.7 square kilometres of moorland for two days. The documentary shows the damage caused by the fire and conservation efforts to help the moor’s wildlife recover.

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

One year on from the devastating moorland fire in the Goyt Valley, near Buxton in Derbyshire, we’re proud to launch a brand new documentary, After the Smoke Clears, highlighting the impact of the fire on local communities. youtu.be/D5-88rTDgi8

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After the Smoke Clears - A film about the Goyt Valley

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Tomorrow we'll be sharing a newly commissioned film, After the Smoke Clears, to mark the anniversary of the Goyt Valley wildfire. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch it tomorrow: youtu.be/6jvGiHLCfKs?... If you see smoke or flames on the moors, don't wait, dial 999. #Peatlands

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Moors for the Future Partnership @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

We were at Ilkley Grammar School, the Kinder Trespass Festival in Hayfield, and the Big Bog Weekend at Hardcastle Crags @nationaltrust.org.uk. Look out for where we're going to be appearing over the Spring and Summer. Next up - Buxton Spring Fair on Bank Holiday Monday!

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