Advice

Defra has announced details of the new Capital Grants scheme including four new options, one of which is a grant of £327.12 per farm to create a “Wildfire Checklist”.

The Moorland Association, in partnership with the England & Wales Wildfire Forum (EWWF), is championing an essential free training course designed specifically for land managers.

Ahead of Sunday's deadline we have submitted our response to Defra's Heather & Grass Burning Consultation.

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.