Commissions
The IPS has three Commissions, on environmental, economical and social aspects of peatlands. They are supported by expert and project groups.
The main activities of the International Peatland Society are conducted through these Commissions that act as subject groups within specific fields
Membership in IPS Commissions is open to all those who are interested in the subject. Please contact the Commission chairpersons or the IPS Secretariat in case you are interested to join.
Group email: experts (at) peatlands.org
Commissions
Peatlands and Economy
Peatlands and Environment
Peatlands and Society
Expert Groups
Peatlands for Agriculture
Jos Schouwenaars
josschouwenaars (at) kpnmail.nl
Peatlands for Forestry
Sakari Sarkkola
sakari.sarkkola (at) luke.fi
Peat for Growing Media
Philip Testroet
testroet (at) ivg.org
Expert Groups
Peatlands and Climate Change
Gerald Jurasinski
gerald.jurasinski (at) uni-greifswald.de
Peatlands and Biodiversity
Lydia Cole
lydcole (at) googlemail.com
Peatland Restoration
Pete Whittington
whittingtonp (at) brandonu.ca
Tropical Peatland Round Table
Jack Rieley
jack.rieley (at) btinternet.com
Expert Groups
Peatlands and Education, Communication and Publicity
Ilze Ozola
ilze.ozola (at) epicentrs.lv
Peatland Conventions and International Affairs
Jack Rieley
jack.rieley (at) btinternet.com
Peatlands and Culture
Ilze Ozola
ilze.ozola (at) epicentrs.lv
Peatlands and people, health and local livelihoods
vacant
Scientific Advisory Board
The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) consists of the three Commission Chairs, and the 2nd Vice President of the IPS. It provides the Society with advice and information on matters of scientific, technical, social and cultural importance, drawing upon the pool of knowledge available in the Commissions and elsewhere and promoting and disseminating research results.
The SAB operates between Congresses but elects its Chair and Secretary each year by secret ballot; it meets normally twice a year in association with other IPS meetings, or electronically.
Email: sab (at) peatlands.org