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Talal Asif
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PhD candidate (Plant Biology) @universitelaval @PERG_GRET

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Peatland ECR Action Team @peatlandecr.bsky.social · Mar 29
Sorry folks, the link for #PeatNeeds was broken in the above post. Please find more information, or to apply see here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1O6J...
Peat Needs 2025
PeatNeeds is back for financial support of peatland ECR during spring 2025! We are able to provide Peat ECR with micro-funds, with help from the peatland-loving community. Thanks to some very generous...
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Peatland ECR Action Team @peatlandecr.bsky.social · Mar 28
🚨 #PeatECR don’t miss your chance to apply for the 2025 #PeatNeeds microgrants!

🗓️ Applications for the next next round of funding close Friday April 4. Send us your wish list, let us know how we can support you! 🐸🕷️🌱💦🫧

ℹ️ More info on requirements and conditions here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1O6J...
A photo of a group of people walking through a peatland on a sunny day. There are trees and blue sky in the background. Photo credit to Meike Lemmer. Overlain on the photo is a banner reading Peat Needs 2025 in March, April, and May. In the foreground, also overlain on the photo, there is a cartoon backpack, pair of rubber boots, microscope, and the Peatland ECR Action Team (PEAT) logo.

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Peatland ECR Action Team @peatlandecr.bsky.social · Mar 26
She is also interested in understanding small wetlands, which are often overlooked despite their crucial role in biodiversity. Laura will use #PeatNeeds microgrant to cover essential needs in order to focus entirely on thesis writing.

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Peatland ECR Action Team @peatlandecr.bsky.social · Mar 26
The first recipient of our March #PeatNeeds microgrants is Dylan Oliver. He is part of the wet woodlands research network (@wetwoodlands.bsky.social) where scientists and stakeholders are interested in nature-based solutions for climate change. 1/2

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Peatland ECR Action Team @peatlandecr.bsky.social · Feb 2
Happy World Wetlands Day! And what a better way to celebrate, than to announce that #PeatNeeds is back! Applications are now open for $100 CAD microgrants. #PeatECR (within 7 years of terminal degree) are eligible for funding. For more information or to apply see docs.google.com/forms/d/1O6J...
A photo of a group of people walking through a peatland on a sunny day. There are trees and blue sky in the background. Overlain on the photo is a banner reading Peat Needs 2025 in March, April, and May. In the foreground, also overlain on the photo, there is a cartoon backpack, pair of rubber boots, microscope, the Peatland ECR Action Team (PEAT) logo, and photo credit to Meike Lemmer.

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Talal Asif @talalasif.bsky.social · Jan 24
I am also happy to share that I will soon be starting my professional career as a Research Associate in Bin Xu's team at the Centre for Boreal Research, Peace River, Alberta

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Talal Asif @talalasif.bsky.social · Jan 24
I am excited to share a milestone in my academic journey. I have successfully completed my PhD under the supervision of @Line Rochefort (Université Laval) and @Chris Freeman( Bangor University).

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Talal Asif @talalasif.bsky.social · Dec 18
Thank you Mélina. Indeed it is a big milestone. Likewise, and hoping that we continue to work together.

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Peatland ECR Action Team @peatlandecr.bsky.social · Dec 2
🕯️🎄Happy first Advent-week to all #PeatECR and peatland folks!

Did you send your #peatland equipment wish list to Santa yet? 🎅🤶

Look out for new #PeatNeeds offers coming up early next year, to complete your field preparations!

Merry Christmas season!
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Boardwalk through spruces and cottongras in Estonian Luhasoo peatland (Photo: Iuliia Burdun)

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Peatland Ecology Research Group (PERG) @gret-perg.bsky.social · Nov 25
🌿 The Peatland Ecology Research Group (PERG) is excited to join the #PeatSky community! 🌿

Founded in 1992 by Line Rochefort, PERG is a collaboration between the academic scientific community, the Canadian horticultural peat industry, and federal and provincial government agencies.