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Dates for your Diary in 2026
Get the dates and locations for MA Members/Agents/Keepers meetings in February 2026.

Rob Beeson
1 day ago1 min read


Free Webinar: Avian Influenza - From Understanding to Action
The webinar will offer an essential update on the current avian influenza situation and the key actions shaping the coming months.

Rob Beeson
1 day ago1 min read


New Poll Reveals Crisis of Trust in BBC Rural Coverage
New YouGov polling exposes a crisis of trust in BBC rural coverage. Discover why rural Britain feels misrepresented and the urgent calls for impartial reform.

Rob Beeson
1 day ago5 min read


Climate Change and Rising Wildfire Danger in the UK: What the Science Shows
Climate change will sharply increase wildfire danger across the UK this century - demanding better fuel management and preparedness.

Rob Beeson
1 day ago3 min read


Are Controlled Burn Emissions Overestimated?
Public discourse and policy often overestimate the air pollution contributions of controlled burns, sometimes misinterpreting their role in air quality discussions.

Rob Beeson
3 days ago5 min read


Boots on the Ground: How Predator Control is Saving the Curlew
Discover how active gamekeeping and predator control saved the Curlew in Glenwherry. A record-breaking success story for practical moorland conservation.

Rob Beeson
Dec 55 min read


What the Covid Inquiry Teaches Us About Moorland Policy
What can the Covid Inquiry teach us about moorland policy? We explore the dangers of silencing debate and ignoring local expertise on rising wildfire risks.

Andrew Gilruth
Dec 43 min read


Prevention vs. Cure: New Research Quantifies the Value of Controlled Burning
New research reveals prescribed burning is 16x more cost-effective than fire suppression. Learn how proactive land management protects rural livelihoods from wildfire.

Rob Beeson
Dec 23 min read


Have Your Say on the New Burning Application Process
Whether you have attempted to apply, tried and given up, or looked at the requirements and decided it was too overwhelming, we need to know.

Rob Beeson
Dec 21 min read


Parliamentary Update: Wildfire Mitigation, Hen Harrier Recovery and Moorland Management
Latest Parliamentary update covering wildfire mitigation, Hen Harrier recovery & moorland management. Essential reading for gamekeepers and land managers.

Rob Beeson
Dec 28 min read


Why is Defra Launching a Major Peatland Evidence Review Now?
Why is Defra launching a peatland evidence review now? We explore how new wildfire science and legal challenges are forcing a rethink of heather burning bans.

Andrew Gilruth
Dec 15 min read


Choking on the Details: Why Focusing on Wood Stoves Misses the UK’s Growing Air Quality Threat
Does focusing on wood stoves ignore the UK's real air quality crisis? Read our analysis on why current pollution narratives miss the bigger picture.

Rob Beeson
Dec 13 min read
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