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Discover how active moorland management and gamekeepers protect UK peatlands, prevent catastrophic wildfires, boost biodiversity, and drive the rural economy.

The UK is facing a record wildfire year. Our response to EFRA's call for evidence: trust the land managers, restore controlled burning, end the policy gap.

Discover how "fuel debt" and unmanaged wildfires threaten the UK’s energy, water, and rail infrastructure. Learn why proactive management is vital for resilience.

Discover Natural England's new Defra Forms portal for SSSI consents and advice. Learn how this digital shift will hopefully streamline applications for moorland managers.

Discover the true scope of the Merlin survey. Natural England and RSPB documents reveal wider data collection. Read the MA's advice on granting consent.

Book your place for the Moorland Association Members' Day & AGM 2026 on 19 May. Explore vital upland management research, policy updates, and shape our future.

The Moorland Association explores the Biocore dispute with Natural England, highlighting the critical need for fair and transparent environmental regulation.

Curlews are four times more likely to fledge on keepered grouse moors. This World Curlew Day, the evidence for active moorland management is overwhelming.

Is Natural England reclassifying your SSSI land as 'wet heath'? Discover how WFAs impact moorland management and share your experience to help us take action.

The Moorland Association urges caution on golden eagle reintroduction in Northern England. Members must look past media hype and demand robust practical evidence.

Environment Agency-backed research shows blanket bogs vary naturally in wetness and vegetation - raising serious questions about how Natural England classifies them as "degraded" or "intact."

The Moorland Association challenges Natural England over "rigorous peer review" claims after new evidence gaps and missing records are revealed. Read the latest update.