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Long Hours, New Life: The Vital Winter Work of Moorland Gamekeepers
As Curlews return to the moors, discover why effective predator control is the missing piece in the conservation puzzle to ensure vulnerable chicks survive to fledge.
Rob Beeson
1 day ago2 min read


How "Burn-to-Rewet" Cuts Methane Emissions by 95%
Peatland rewetting has a hidden methane cost. New data suggests "Hybrid Restoration" - burning to rewet - cuts emissions by 95%. Read the 5 key findings here.
Rob Beeson
1 day ago4 min read


MA Publishes Draft Bowland Response - Consultation Closes 2nd March
Read the Moorland Association's response to the Forest of Bowland National Landscape Plan. Discover our key concerns and learn how to submit your views.
Andrew Gilruth
2 days ago4 min read


How to make The Moorland Association a preferred news source on Google
Never miss vital conservation news. Learn how to make the Moorland Association a "Preferred Source" on Google to see our factual upland management updates first.
Rob Beeson
3 days ago1 min read


New Research: Intense Wildfire Smoke Raises Autism Risk by 50% in Rural Areas
New study: Intense wildfire smoke may increase autism risk by 50% in clean-air rural areas. Learn why vegetation management is a public health necessity.
Rob Beeson
3 days ago3 min read


Understanding Soil Carbon: The Hidden Value of Grazing
New study: Removing livestock boosts vegetation but destabilizes deep soil carbon. Discover why responsible grazing matters for climate security.
Rob Beeson
5 days ago3 min read


North Pennines National Landscape Management Plan: MA Response Submitted
Discover how the Moorland Association’s North Pennines Management Plan response champions policy safeguards, legal certainty, and active land management protections.
Andrew Gilruth
5 days ago3 min read


New Global Study Reveals the Reality of Soil Heating in Wildfires and Prescribed Burns
New global study confirms prescribed burns generate shallow heat, protecting peat and roots. Data validates traditional "cool burn" moorland management.
Rob Beeson
Feb 63 min read


Moorland Association Submission to the Public Accounts Committee Inquiry on Environmental Regulation 2026 - A Summary
The Moorland Association proposes a system reset for environmental regulation. Discover how Local Environment Boards can deliver better results for land managers.
Andrew Gilruth
Feb 53 min read
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