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Wildfire Warnings Ignored, Risks Rising: Our Letter to the Health and Safety Executive
We've recently written to Sarah Albon, Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), sharing our serious concerns about wildfire risk and asking for the HSE to help prevent disaster.

Andrew Gilruth
18 minutes ago7 min read


Stop Lecturing Rural Britain - Start Listening to It: Our Letter to The Guardian
We sent this letter to The Guardian in response to their piece - 'The place is bleached, a dead zone’: how the UK’s most beloved landscapes became biodiversity deserts.

Andrew Gilruth
18 hours ago2 min read


No, Chris - Sheep Didn’t Ruin Dartmoor: Our Letter to The Guardian
Chris Packham’s criticism of sheep farming on Dartmoor is both irresponsible and misleading.

Andrew Gilruth
1 day ago2 min read


Protecting Our Moors: Why We Need Real Wildfire Experts, Not Flawed Policies
Our moorlands are facing an ever-growing threat: devastating wildfires, and the situation is made worse by government policies, notably those influenced by Natural England.

Rob Beeson
2 days ago3 min read


VIDEO: BBC Breakfast Visits the Peak District Moorlands to Report on Wildfire Risk
Richard Bailey from the Peak District Moorland Group appeared on BBC Breakfast on Friday 11th July to discuss the ongoing wildfire threat on our moorlands.

Rob Beeson
3 days ago1 min read


How Happy Is the Prime Minister With Natural England? Our Letter to Mary Creagh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Nature
The letter emphasizes our concerns regarding the deterioration of the relationship between the countryside and Natural England.

Andrew Gilruth
3 days ago8 min read


Shoot Day Disruption - Your Essential Checklist
The checklist includes guidance on risk assessments, police reporting, evidence gathering, and how to engage calmly and lawfully.

Andrew Gilruth
7 days ago9 min read


Lead Ammunition: What the Phase Out Means for Grouse Moors
Defra has finally responded to last year’s Health & Safety Executive (HSE) recommendation. This proposed that lead ammunition should be phased out over five years. Today’s Defra announcement confirmed it wishes to achieve that in four years.

Andrew Gilruth
7 days ago2 min read


Natural England: Power Without Performance
According to Natural England's own Key Performance Indicators it has missed core targets, faltered on key environmental metrics, and revealed a culture of persistent underperformance.

Andrew Gilruth
7 days ago3 min read


Sheep as Firefighters: Why Grazing is Essential for Moorland Health
Our moorlands are facing an escalating threat: devastating wildfires. While many factors contribute to this growing risk, one often-overlooked solution lies in the age-old practice of grazing by sheep.

Rob Beeson
Jul 105 min read


A Call for Your Feedback on Controlled Heather Burning
We're seeking feedback on our draft position statement and FAQs on controlled heather burning.

Rob Beeson
Jul 91 min read


Drone Use on Moorland: Key Legal Facts for Landowners
This guide sets out the key legal facts about drones on moorland: what’s allowed, what’s not, and what action you can take if an incident occurs.

Andrew Gilruth
Jul 98 min read
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