Advice

The current Defra consultation on heather burning is beginning to fall apart under the weight of its own failings – and it’s critical that we act now to make our voices heard.

A new tool has been launched by the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation to help land managers, emergency services and the public better understand and respond to wildfire threats in the uplands.

Time is running out to respond to Defra’s consultation on heather and grass burning. The deadline is 25th May, and it’s vital that those who understand the uplands - the people who live, work, and manage this land - make their voices heard.

Read our advice on how to complete Defra's Heather Burning consultation.

We recently asked our members to complete a short survey about Defra’s proposed changes to rules around heather burning. Here is a summary of the results.

The evocative call of the curlew is a sound that was once common across the UK but is becoming increasingly rare.

This seemingly unremarkable, small, olive-brown beetle, around 6mm long, has been grazing on heather for thousands of years. However, in recent times, outbreaks have become more frequent and intense, causing widespread damage and raising concerns about the health of our heather moorlands.

Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand the potential impacts of Defra's proposals and in formulating a comprehensive response.

Before heading to a site with a wildfire, moorland managers should carefully assess several critical factors.

Explore the latest heather burning consultation updates. Learn about proposed restrictions on heather burning - have your say before 25 May

This blog provides guidance on when you can act without prior authorisation from Natural England.

Ticks, those tiny blood-sucking arachnids, are more than just a nuisance; they're a growing concern in the UK countryside.

This blog post discusses what integrated moorland management truly means, drawing on current knowledge.

Not all smoke is created equal. Understanding the difference between the smoke from a wildfire and that from a controlled burn is crucial.

The guidance below has kindly been prepared by BASC after consultation with the relevant civil servants.

The Eurasian curlew, with its distinctive, evocative call, once thrived in the UK, its presence a familiar part of the landscape.

The black grouse, a striking bird inhabiting the upland fringe, serves as a crucial indicator species, reflecting the ecological health of o

Medicated grit is a tool used in this balancing act, specifically to control strongyle worms (Trichostrongylus tenuis) in red grouse.

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The Aim to Sustain game assurance scheme provides evidence (externally validated) that your shoot follows best practice, and that game...