Manx Peat Partnership
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We aim to protect and, where needed, restore peatlands across the Isle of Man through collaborative working.
There was a resurgence of #peat cutting on the #IsleOfMan during the war, including the use of #internee labour. There was also a strike by workers complaining about the weather and the challenging work!
See: www.linkedin.com/posts/manx-p...
See: www.linkedin.com/posts/manx-p...
January 26, 2026 at 1:28 PM
There was a resurgence of #peat cutting on the #IsleOfMan during the war, including the use of #internee labour. There was also a strike by workers complaining about the weather and the challenging work!
See: www.linkedin.com/posts/manx-p...
See: www.linkedin.com/posts/manx-p...
Peatlands are a great preserver of the past, giving an insight into the plants and animals that once inhabited the Isle of Man
🦌One of the most famous is the Irish elk, preserved in a kettle hole, which can now be seen in the Manx Museum.
See www.linkedin.com/posts/manx-p...
🦌One of the most famous is the Irish elk, preserved in a kettle hole, which can now be seen in the Manx Museum.
See www.linkedin.com/posts/manx-p...
#wwd2026 #yearofmanx | Manx Peat Partnership
Peatlands are a great preserver of the past, giving an insight into the plants and animals that once inhabited the Isle of Man 🌿
🦌One of the most famous is the Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus), whic...
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January 22, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Peatlands are a great preserver of the past, giving an insight into the plants and animals that once inhabited the Isle of Man
🦌One of the most famous is the Irish elk, preserved in a kettle hole, which can now be seen in the Manx Museum.
See www.linkedin.com/posts/manx-p...
🦌One of the most famous is the Irish elk, preserved in a kettle hole, which can now be seen in the Manx Museum.
See www.linkedin.com/posts/manx-p...
The importance of #peatlands in #Manx culture is evident in the literature, art and music of the Island. This picture shows a couple sitting before an open 'chiollagh' or 'fireplace', where peat would have been burned for warmth and cooking 🔥
January 21, 2026 at 7:38 AM
The importance of #peatlands in #Manx culture is evident in the literature, art and music of the Island. This picture shows a couple sitting before an open 'chiollagh' or 'fireplace', where peat would have been burned for warmth and cooking 🔥
The old tracks from the days of #peat cutting are still visible on the #Manx hills if you know what to look for 👀
For more info see www.linkedin.com/company/manx...
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#wwd2025 #yearofmanx
For more info see www.linkedin.com/company/manx...
or www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
#wwd2025 #yearofmanx
January 19, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The old tracks from the days of #peat cutting are still visible on the #Manx hills if you know what to look for 👀
For more info see www.linkedin.com/company/manx...
or www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
#wwd2025 #yearofmanx
For more info see www.linkedin.com/company/manx...
or www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
#wwd2025 #yearofmanx
If you wander over the hills, you may be able to imagine what they were like in times past 🤔 Manx history is written in the land, and gathering #peat for fuel had a big influence on what we see there today. For more info see: www.linkedin.com/company/manx... or www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
January 16, 2026 at 7:57 AM
If you wander over the hills, you may be able to imagine what they were like in times past 🤔 Manx history is written in the land, and gathering #peat for fuel had a big influence on what we see there today. For more info see: www.linkedin.com/company/manx... or www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
'Moain y yiarrey', or cutting peat for fuel, was widespread on the Isle of Man, but was banned in 2020🔥
Previous legislation dates back to 1577, and defines to time of year and day that cutting could take place. One of the reasons given was to stop the stealing of peat under cover of darkness!
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Previous legislation dates back to 1577, and defines to time of year and day that cutting could take place. One of the reasons given was to stop the stealing of peat under cover of darkness!
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January 13, 2026 at 11:32 AM
'Moain y yiarrey', or cutting peat for fuel, was widespread on the Isle of Man, but was banned in 2020🔥
Previous legislation dates back to 1577, and defines to time of year and day that cutting could take place. One of the reasons given was to stop the stealing of peat under cover of darkness!
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Previous legislation dates back to 1577, and defines to time of year and day that cutting could take place. One of the reasons given was to stop the stealing of peat under cover of darkness!
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Some cold photos before the snow completely disappears ❄️😊
👀Look out next week for our posts about the importance of peatlands for #Manx people past and present. From cutting peat for fuel🔥 to hill farming🐑 to enjoying upland wildlife🐦, we're keen to hear any peaty stories you have!
👀Look out next week for our posts about the importance of peatlands for #Manx people past and present. From cutting peat for fuel🔥 to hill farming🐑 to enjoying upland wildlife🐦, we're keen to hear any peaty stories you have!
January 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Some cold photos before the snow completely disappears ❄️😊
👀Look out next week for our posts about the importance of peatlands for #Manx people past and present. From cutting peat for fuel🔥 to hill farming🐑 to enjoying upland wildlife🐦, we're keen to hear any peaty stories you have!
👀Look out next week for our posts about the importance of peatlands for #Manx people past and present. From cutting peat for fuel🔥 to hill farming🐑 to enjoying upland wildlife🐦, we're keen to hear any peaty stories you have!
💦World Wetlands Day 2026 #WWD2026 is celebrated on 2nd February. This year it focuses on the cultural heritage of wetlands, so we'll be looking at how our #peatlands are linked to our cultural identity and their importance to past and present ways of life 😊
January 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM
💦World Wetlands Day 2026 #WWD2026 is celebrated on 2nd February. This year it focuses on the cultural heritage of wetlands, so we'll be looking at how our #peatlands are linked to our cultural identity and their importance to past and present ways of life 😊
The hills are pretty soggy after lots of rain recently💦 It's good to see that our newly installed peat bunds are working, creating shallow pools of water in an area that has just been reprofiled. These pools will help to keep the peat wet and provide a nice habitat for wildlife 🐦🦋
December 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The hills are pretty soggy after lots of rain recently💦 It's good to see that our newly installed peat bunds are working, creating shallow pools of water in an area that has just been reprofiled. These pools will help to keep the peat wet and provide a nice habitat for wildlife 🐦🦋
To celebrate winter ❄️ we've uploaded a whole range of video clips onto our website 🎬
You can view mountain hares 🐇and dragonflies, listen to the dawn chorus 🐦🎶, dive into a peat pipe, or see restoration work in action 👉 www.manxpeat.org/videos-1
You can view mountain hares 🐇and dragonflies, listen to the dawn chorus 🐦🎶, dive into a peat pipe, or see restoration work in action 👉 www.manxpeat.org/videos-1
December 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
To celebrate winter ❄️ we've uploaded a whole range of video clips onto our website 🎬
You can view mountain hares 🐇and dragonflies, listen to the dawn chorus 🐦🎶, dive into a peat pipe, or see restoration work in action 👉 www.manxpeat.org/videos-1
You can view mountain hares 🐇and dragonflies, listen to the dawn chorus 🐦🎶, dive into a peat pipe, or see restoration work in action 👉 www.manxpeat.org/videos-1
What a day for #sphagnum moss planting 😁🌿 Despite the wind, rain and mist our hardy bunch of volunteers, including His Excellency and Lady Lorimer, got stuck in and planted hundreds of sphagnum plugs. This will help to keep the peat wet and eventually start to form new peat 🤞
November 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
What a day for #sphagnum moss planting 😁🌿 Despite the wind, rain and mist our hardy bunch of volunteers, including His Excellency and Lady Lorimer, got stuck in and planted hundreds of sphagnum plugs. This will help to keep the peat wet and eventually start to form new peat 🤞
Although our work is focussed on restoring natural #peatland habitats, it's also great to remember that there is a wealth of human history in these hills😊
It's important to retain these cultural connections to the landscape, while also trying to restore natural habitats for future generations 🌿
It's important to retain these cultural connections to the landscape, while also trying to restore natural habitats for future generations 🌿
November 21, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Although our work is focussed on restoring natural #peatland habitats, it's also great to remember that there is a wealth of human history in these hills😊
It's important to retain these cultural connections to the landscape, while also trying to restore natural habitats for future generations 🌿
It's important to retain these cultural connections to the landscape, while also trying to restore natural habitats for future generations 🌿
Any suggestions? 🤔
Looking 👀for advice on #peat pipes🙏
Pipe flow approx. 1.5m below surface, several roof collapses, one large (see photo). The source of water is from a fairly steep slope.
Is there anything that can be done to reduce erosion and bring the water to the surface? Any ideas greatly appreciated 😊
Pipe flow approx. 1.5m below surface, several roof collapses, one large (see photo). The source of water is from a fairly steep slope.
Is there anything that can be done to reduce erosion and bring the water to the surface? Any ideas greatly appreciated 😊
November 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Any suggestions? 🤔
We love before and after pictures😃Before work started, this eroding area fed water into a narrow but deep channel, causing further erosion downslope.
After such a wet week, the impact of the work is clear to see! The large volumes of water are being slowed down, reducing the likelihood of erosion💦
After such a wet week, the impact of the work is clear to see! The large volumes of water are being slowed down, reducing the likelihood of erosion💦
November 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We love before and after pictures😃Before work started, this eroding area fed water into a narrow but deep channel, causing further erosion downslope.
After such a wet week, the impact of the work is clear to see! The large volumes of water are being slowed down, reducing the likelihood of erosion💦
After such a wet week, the impact of the work is clear to see! The large volumes of water are being slowed down, reducing the likelihood of erosion💦
Today is all about water 💦 Visiting our restoration sites after rain shows us how the ground is responding and can highlight any additional work needed.
This small ditch was dammed to raise the water table in the surrounding peat. It's great to see how much the sphagnum moss is thriving🌿😁
This small ditch was dammed to raise the water table in the surrounding peat. It's great to see how much the sphagnum moss is thriving🌿😁
November 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Today is all about water 💦 Visiting our restoration sites after rain shows us how the ground is responding and can highlight any additional work needed.
This small ditch was dammed to raise the water table in the surrounding peat. It's great to see how much the sphagnum moss is thriving🌿😁
This small ditch was dammed to raise the water table in the surrounding peat. It's great to see how much the sphagnum moss is thriving🌿😁
Look at these little pompoms of #sphagnum moss 😍
As well as being great for peatlands, sphagnum mosses were historically used for wound dressings due to their absorbent, anti-bacterial properties 💦
For more info ⬇️ www.britishbryologicalsociety.org.uk/wp-content/u...
As well as being great for peatlands, sphagnum mosses were historically used for wound dressings due to their absorbent, anti-bacterial properties 💦
For more info ⬇️ www.britishbryologicalsociety.org.uk/wp-content/u...
October 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Look at these little pompoms of #sphagnum moss 😍
As well as being great for peatlands, sphagnum mosses were historically used for wound dressings due to their absorbent, anti-bacterial properties 💦
For more info ⬇️ www.britishbryologicalsociety.org.uk/wp-content/u...
As well as being great for peatlands, sphagnum mosses were historically used for wound dressings due to their absorbent, anti-bacterial properties 💦
For more info ⬇️ www.britishbryologicalsociety.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Check out 👀 the latest blog on our website, where we delve into peaty pools 💦 and their importance for people, wildlife 🐦 and the planet 🌍 www.manxpeat.org/blog/wetter-is-better
October 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Check out 👀 the latest blog on our website, where we delve into peaty pools 💦 and their importance for people, wildlife 🐦 and the planet 🌍 www.manxpeat.org/blog/wetter-is-better
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Digging peat on the #isleofman has been banned since 2020 and our efforts since then have been on protecting and restoring #peatland habitats 🌿 However, I'm wondering if we can make an exception and dig for the pot of gold that is obviously buried beneath this mound of sphagnum 🤔🌈💰
October 22, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Digging peat on the #isleofman has been banned since 2020 and our efforts since then have been on protecting and restoring #peatland habitats 🌿 However, I'm wondering if we can make an exception and dig for the pot of gold that is obviously buried beneath this mound of sphagnum 🤔🌈💰
Digging peat on the #isleofman has been banned since 2020 and our efforts since then have been on protecting and restoring #peatland habitats 🌿 However, I'm wondering if we can make an exception and dig for the pot of gold that is obviously buried beneath this mound of sphagnum 🤔🌈💰
October 22, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Digging peat on the #isleofman has been banned since 2020 and our efforts since then have been on protecting and restoring #peatland habitats 🌿 However, I'm wondering if we can make an exception and dig for the pot of gold that is obviously buried beneath this mound of sphagnum 🤔🌈💰
This wet area of #sphagnum moss has formed where water seeps out of the hillside 💦 The last two photos show the same feature after a week of no rain.
In flatter places these sphagnum carpets sometimes hide a deeper pool of water, so if you like to keep your legs dry it's best to avoid them 😬
In flatter places these sphagnum carpets sometimes hide a deeper pool of water, so if you like to keep your legs dry it's best to avoid them 😬
October 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This wet area of #sphagnum moss has formed where water seeps out of the hillside 💦 The last two photos show the same feature after a week of no rain.
In flatter places these sphagnum carpets sometimes hide a deeper pool of water, so if you like to keep your legs dry it's best to avoid them 😬
In flatter places these sphagnum carpets sometimes hide a deeper pool of water, so if you like to keep your legs dry it's best to avoid them 😬
Meet our contractors 🐶🐾 These two corgis are very experienced at #peatland restoration work and are highly skilled digger operators. They have the added advantage of having nice warm coats, ready for when the weather turns cold ❄️😊
October 1, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Meet our contractors 🐶🐾 These two corgis are very experienced at #peatland restoration work and are highly skilled digger operators. They have the added advantage of having nice warm coats, ready for when the weather turns cold ❄️😊
Peat and whisky have a long association🥃
As the importance of protecting and restoring peatlands is now recognised 💚 the Manx Whisky Company create their delicious whisky without the use of peat, using other ways of creating flavours 😋 It was great to show them around one of our sites!
As the importance of protecting and restoring peatlands is now recognised 💚 the Manx Whisky Company create their delicious whisky without the use of peat, using other ways of creating flavours 😋 It was great to show them around one of our sites!
September 29, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Peat and whisky have a long association🥃
As the importance of protecting and restoring peatlands is now recognised 💚 the Manx Whisky Company create their delicious whisky without the use of peat, using other ways of creating flavours 😋 It was great to show them around one of our sites!
As the importance of protecting and restoring peatlands is now recognised 💚 the Manx Whisky Company create their delicious whisky without the use of peat, using other ways of creating flavours 😋 It was great to show them around one of our sites!
One of the best things about Autumn is the gorgeous colours 😍 This is the time of year where #sphagnum mosses become more vibrant and really stand out amongst other #peatland vegetation 💚 Cotton grass turns autumnal red and cladonia lichen (aka reindeer moss 🦌) adds a splash of white 😁
September 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
What was once an eroding water channel is now a series of small pools 😀 Simple measures like installing these coir logs can slow the flow of water, reduce erosion and create small pools to benefit wildlife 🐦🦋
September 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
What was once an eroding water channel is now a series of small pools 😀 Simple measures like installing these coir logs can slow the flow of water, reduce erosion and create small pools to benefit wildlife 🐦🦋