New paper by PhD student Daniel Colson out now in Ecosystems uses aerial imagery to track changes at Hammarmossen patterned raised bog, Sweden. Over 61 years this iconic site lost more than a quarter of its pool area, overgrown by Sphag & sedges. Open access and free to all 1/4

The prospect of large-scale loss of peatland open water area is likely to have important consequences for changes in peatland C budgets, biodiversity and hydrological functions, and deserves systematic study 4/4

🚨 #PeatQuest survey deadline extended 🚨 #PeatTwitter if you still have questions remaining and did not get around to filling out the survey now is your chance! The survey remains open until 16th February. ucc.ie/en/peatquest/

Our recent study in Ecosystems by PhD student Daniel Colson, examining rapidly shrinking pool area on a patterned boreal peatland, has been summarised on the Faculty of Environment - University of Leeds news feed environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/5… Mark Smith Gustaf Granath Duncan Quincey Geography at Leeds River Basins - Leeds

Some boreal peatlands are losing their characteristic pools – a concern for their unique ecosystems. River Basins - Leeds and Uppsala universitet researchers studied the long-term changes of the pools at Hammarmossen to understand why it's happening. Find out more: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/5…

Myself + Nick Girkin have a letter in Science Magazine where we looked at all 195 nationally determined contributions following COP28 + found only 43 mention #peatlands explicitly.We highlight the importance of recognising them as natural climate solutions science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

Today is #WorldWetlandDay, some of my favourite images of these important ecosystems

There are just 2 days remaining to fill out the #PeatQuest Survey, make sure you submit your important research questions before it's too late! #PeatTwitter ucc.ie/en/peatquest/

It’s #EarthDay!🌍 Our colleagues work across the globe to protect the Earth’s wildlife, ecosystems and climate: from ice caps to rainforests and in between. Explore our latest research: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news?query=cli…

We've done it! Saints are 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership CHAMPIONS 🙌 😇 25 - 21 🛁

Results from my peaty "Grand Tour", where I collected 405 surface water samples from 52 to 63°N, showed how varied DOM composition can be, but also how DOM can be clustered to maximise DWT efficiency: doi.org/10.1016/j.watr… #PeatTwitter water@leeds River Basins - Leeds

🎉 Big News! The #FlowCountry is now a UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 World Heritage Site! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this amazing journey. #WorldHeritage #Peatlands

📢we are advertising two, 2-year postdocs on our Losing their Cool project! The first is for a firn modeller, based at University of Leeds : bit.ly/3ymlEbX The second is for a field glaciologist, based at Aberystwyth University : bit.ly/4fmI2Tl Please spread the word!

We are officially re-launching the #Peatland and #Wetlands SIG on October 2nd 2024 at 1pm UK time on Zoom! Join to find out more about the SIG, our plans for the future+to let us know what you want from us! You can sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Please RT!

New satellite in space➡️ new images! Here's a stunning set of images from the recently launched Copernicus EU #Sentinel2 C satellite: 📸Seville 📸Belize and the Great Blue Hole 📸A long strip that stretches from the Camargue and Montpellier in southern France all the way down

Today we're launching our Wetland Potential Maps. 🗺️ Looking at where wetlands would provide the most value to people and nature, the maps highlight 100,000 hectares of wetland potential around the UK. Find out more here 👉 ow.ly/gk0r50TyHeP

There’s still time to apply for our Climate Scholars programme, open to postgraduate researchers from all University of Leeds faculties! 🎓🌍 Find out what it's like and hear some tips for your application from two of our current scholars below 👇

Today is the first reading of Sarah Dyke MP 🔶’s 10 minute rule bill to #EndPeatSales🙌 There has been demonstrated support for this legislation from the horticultural industry, MPs, and the public. There’s no time to waste- let's get this done Defra UK #peatfree #horticulture

🌿 Exciting #PhD Opportunity! 🌿 Dive into cutting-edge research on the genetic diversity and adaptive potential of mountain birch in Scotland and contribute to vital conservation efforts!🌍🔬 Apply now: iapetus2.ac.uk/studentships/t…

🚨New research!🌍Our #OpenAccess study in Global Change Biology shows near-term forecasting can accurately predict mobile species distributions up to 7 months ahead, even during extreme weather. A powerful tool for adaptive management!📉🦜#ClimateChange doi.org/10.1111/gcb.17…