NEWS
Summary review of the Marches Mosses Conference
Date: September 23, 2022
Harper Adams University recently organised and hosted a conference on behalf of The Marches Mosses BogLIFE Project. Taking place on 20th July 2022, the conference aimed to discuss the lessons learned from the project, whilst also learning the barriers within conservation and agriculture. Harper Adams have produced an extensive report into the findings of the […]
Marches Mosses BogLIFE Project shortlisted for International Award
Date: September 6, 2022
The Marches Mosses BogLIFE Project has been shortlisted for the 2022 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People’s Choice Award. The standard of competition for the awards is very high, showcasing the best of civil engineering projects that have a positive impact on local communities, economies and society as a whole. This year, The Marches Mosses […]
Local MP Visits the Mosses
Date: July 25, 2022
On the 25th of July, Simon Baynes MP paid a visit to the Marches Mosses BogLIFE Project. Two thirds of the Mosses falls in his constituency of South Clywyd, so it was a great opportunity for him to learn about the rich history of the site and see the work being undertaken to restore the […]
Restoring Lowland Peatland for Biodiversity & Carbon Conference
Date: July 20, 2022
On Wednesday 20th of July, Harper Adams hosted a conference supported by the EU LIFE Programme and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The conference was aimed at farmers, volunteers, academics and practitioners working in peatland and carbon management. The day was a great celebration of the work done throughout the BogLIFE project, and the collaboration […]
Charles Sinker Fields Bird Hide officially opened
Date: July 14, 2022
On Thursday 14th of July, the Charles Sinker Fields bird hide was officially opened as part of Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s 60th anniversary celebrations. This latest of a number of facilities installed on the mosses was funded by the EU LIFE Programme and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, as well as a generous donation from the […]