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UK peatland carbon: restoration news, Peatland Code developments and what they mean for buyers and project developers.
Two Peatland Code validators gain UKAS accreditation
On 15 October the IUCN UK Peatland Programme announced that Soil Association Certification and SRUC have achieved UKAS accreditation for Peatland Code validation. SRUC can now resume full validation work and take new applications.
Average Peatland Code price rose to £39.57 in 2025 as reported volumes fell sharply
The average reported price for Peatland Code units rose from £25.04 in 2024 to £39.57 in 2025, but reported sales fell from about 187,000 units to under 29,000 and the gap between the lowest and highest prices widened tenfold.
Scotland restored 15,448 hectares of peatland in 2025-26 and plans to relaunch Carbon Contracts in 2027-28
The Peatland ACTION Partnership beat its 12,000 hectare commitment for 2025-26. Funding for 2026-27 is £28 million, aimed at around 10,000 hectares, and the Carbon Contracts pilot will be reviewed before a relaunch in 2027-28.
Wales opens Peatland Restoration Grants of £10,000 to £250,000, closing 30 November 2026
Natural Resources Wales has opened a new round of competitive Peatland Restoration Grants for private landowners and public and voluntary bodies. Applications close on 30 November 2026.
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