Advice

Natural England confirms outline fire-prevention directions can be sought before FSI level 5 — but the MA is pressing for a national CROW review.

The Moorland Association’s free wildfire training course is now trusted by the National Trust for Scotland. It takes under an hour and is open to everyone.

The Moorland Association asks Natural England to clarify urgent Section 25 wildfire access requests — members should not wait for FSI level 5

New Moorland Association guidance for members on when and how to seek temporary restrictions on CROW access land during hot, dry wildfire conditions.

The High Court has found Natural England's gamebird release licensing unlawful, ruling the regulator exceeded its legal powers. What the judgment decided.

Have SFI land in an SSSI? Your agreement doesn't grant consent. Here's what Natural England's 2026 letter means — and how to protect your payments.

The Court of Appeal refused our challenge to the 2025 heather burning regulations. We now need members to test the licensing system to prove its flaws.

Natural England's advice to "shoot to scare" protected goshawks exposes a confused licensing system. Read why this flawed policy is regulatory theatre.

Review the Moorland Association's draft response to Defra's trail hunting consultation. Help protect lawful working dogs and avoid unintended landowner liabilities.

How to complain to Defra about delay, poor communication or inconsistent handling of a burning licence application. New Moorland Association guidance.

Urgent: Submit your practical evidence to the EFRA wildfire inquiry by 15 May. The Moorland Association needs your on-the-ground experience to shape policy.

The Moorland Association escalates UK Merlin Survey concerns to Natural England, urging members to withhold access consent until vital data safeguards are met.