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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.