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Controlled Burning
Latest news, advice and opinion on controlled heather burning on UK moorland.


Heather Burning Judicial Review Update: Permission Hearing Listed for 27th January
Update: High Court lists Jan 27th permission hearing for the heather burning regulations judicial review. See what this critical step means for the case.

Andrew Gilruth
4 days ago2 min read


Managed Fire Works: Lessons in Land Stewardship from Brazil
New study validates traditional fire management. Managed burning reduced wildfires by 22% in Brazil , proving local stewardship protects landscapes.

Rob Beeson
5 days ago3 min read


What Are ‘Fire Highways’ and Why Are They a Ticking Time Bomb?
"Fire Highways" threaten England's moors with catastrophic wildfire. Discover how controlled burning and fuel management can stop the spread and protect peatlands.

Rob Beeson
Dec 164 min read


Wildfire Behaviour is Changing: Key Findings from the Dava Moor Study
New research: The Dava Moor fire released 39,338 tonnes of carbon. Learn why active moorland management is vital to protect our peatlands from future megafires.

Rob Beeson
Dec 153 min read


Are Controlled Burn Emissions Overestimated?
Public discourse and policy often overestimate the air pollution contributions of controlled burns, sometimes misinterpreting their role in air quality discussions.

Rob Beeson
Dec 95 min read


What the Covid Inquiry Teaches Us About Moorland Policy
What can the Covid Inquiry teach us about moorland policy? We explore the dangers of silencing debate and ignoring local expertise on rising wildfire risks.

Andrew Gilruth
Dec 43 min read


Prevention vs. Cure: New Research Quantifies the Value of Controlled Burning
New research reveals prescribed burning is 16x more cost-effective than fire suppression. Learn how proactive land management protects rural livelihoods from wildfire.

Rob Beeson
Dec 23 min read


Parliamentary Update: Wildfire Mitigation, Hen Harrier Recovery and Moorland Management
Latest Parliamentary update covering wildfire mitigation, Hen Harrier recovery & moorland management. Essential reading for gamekeepers and land managers.

Rob Beeson
Dec 28 min read


Choking on the Details: Why Focusing on Wood Stoves Misses the UK’s Growing Air Quality Threat
Does focusing on wood stoves ignore the UK's real air quality crisis? Read our analysis on why current pollution narratives miss the bigger picture.

Rob Beeson
Dec 13 min read


UK Wildfire Response Is "30 Years Behind" - And Firefighters Are Paying the Price
When moorlands burn, the UK's fragmented emergency system puts lives at risk. Here, frontline experts reveal why our wildfire governance is stuck in the past, and what needs to change.

Rob Beeson
Nov 275 min read


Internal NE Briefing Obtained by MA Raises Eyebrows Over Wildfire Rules
The Moorland Association reveals an internal Natural England briefing restricting staff from tackling small wildfires. We call for an urgent review of this policy.

Andrew Gilruth
Nov 252 min read


Our Firefighters Are Right - But They Only Have Half the Solution
The FBU is right: fire services need support. But suppression is only half the solution. Read why proactive fuel management is vital to prevent UK wildfires.

Rob Beeson
Nov 255 min read
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