Advice

Defra's Call for Evidence on gamebird release and shooting is open until 1 November. What it asks, what it isn't, and how moorland managers can respond.

Defra is weighing gamebird shooting licensing. Why the Moorland Association is engaging now, what it has asked Defra, and what members should expect.

The Law Commission is reviewing environmental regulation for English farming and land management. Send your examples of overlapping consents and red tape.

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.