Wet Meadows and the Future of Paludiculture: Join the Paludi4All European Workshop
Wet meadows are often celebrated for their biodiversity value and cultural importance, but their role in climate mitigation and sustainable biomass production is only just beginning to receive the attention it deserves. This June, researchers, practitioners and policymakers from across Europe will come together in Poland for a dedicated Paludi4All workshop on wet meadows, focusing on paludiculture approaches, biomass use, and the development of viable value chains. The Paludi
Douglas Hobbs
2 days ago2 min read
Upcoming events for the paludiculture & peatland community | Late May – Early June 2026
The next few weeks offer a great opportunity to engage with others working on peatland management, paludiculture and climate‑positive land use — from practical on‑farm learning to national and international knowledge‑sharing. A Journey to Net Zero & Beyond: Livestock Farming on Peatland Thursday 28 May | Stone Ends Farm, Hesket Newmarket This inspiring on‑farm event explores how livestock farming systems on peat soils can move beyond net zero while remaining productive and pr
Douglas Hobbs
May 72 min read
Case study: Developing the business case: Building markets for wetland crops through whole chain innovation
The Paludiculture Exploration Fund (PEF) is helping transform how the UK manages, values and commercialises wetland crops grown on rewetted peat. This case study explores how PEF-funded projects highlights how whole-chain working has enabled innovation in textiles, construction and horticulture, while also tackling the practical barriers that must be addressed to scale these solutions.
Douglas Hobbs
May 16 min read
Paludiculture – who, what, where?
See how paludiculture projects have developed in Germany over the past 25 years! A new GMC publication systematically documents and evaluates 146 projects. The new GMC paper ' The Development of the Paludiculture Project Landscape – An Overview and Analysis in Germany ' (German only) shows: Of the total of 146 projects examined from the past 25 years, the first initiatives began as early as the 1990s – even before the term 'paludiculture' was coined in 1998. However, more tha
Greifswald Moor Centrum
Apr 32 min read
Why Wetter Peatlands Matter: A Fresh Look at the UK’s Path to Climate Ready Landscapes
A new policy‑focused document from the University of Leicester, based on the research of Zoe Lipkens, Towards Wetter Peatland Landscapes for Climate, People and Nature, sets out how rewetting these landscapes—and embracing “wetter farming” through paludiculture—can help the UK meet climate targets while supporting farmers, communities, and nature.
Douglas Hobbs
Mar 202 min read
New Research Shows Paludiculture Could Boost Farm Productivity and Nature Recovery
A growing body of evidence is showing what many in the paludiculture community have long suspected: wetter farming doesn’t just help cut carbon emissions—it can also create thriving habitats for wildlife. A new study led by the RSPB and the Centre for Landscape Regeneration at the University of Cambridge , published in Ecological Solutions and Evidence (2026) , has found that paludiculture sites support bird communities that are richer, more abundant, and more diverse than t
Douglas Hobbs
Mar 123 min read
Exploring Peatland Perceptions and the Promise of Paludiculture
My name is Felix Brockley-Hatch, and I’m currently completing a Master of Arts and Sciences (MASC) at the London Interdisciplinary School. My research centres on peatland perceptions—how people understand, value, and emotionally connect with these unique and often overlooked landscapes. Evies Pictures As I begin developing my project, I am especially interested in how paludiculture can help us reshape human–landscape relationships. I want to investigate how paludiculture can
Felix Brockley-Hatch
Mar 91 min read
From Farm to Factory: How a New Bio-Based Model Is Redefining the Future of Construction
This might seem a little left-field to the usual content on this site, but the themes discussed in this YouTube presentation are relevant to paludiculture because Chloe Donovan’s work sits at the crossroads of agriculture, material supply chains, and low-carbon construction, consistently exploring how natural, plant-based materials can support new rural income sources and local manufacturing models. https://youtu.be/YPRwUz29PYI?si=DePxU3nSC3tj9gLm 1:1 scale cross-section of a
Douglas Hobbs
Mar 35 min read