Controlled Burning

High Court refuses the Moorland Association's challenge to Defra's heather burning rules. The debate on wildfire safety and land management continues.

From Australia to the USA, global experts trust controlled burning to prevent wildfire. Discover why this vital tool is key to protecting UK moorlands from disaster.

We address recent media coverage on Natural England's wildfire guidance, staff safety, and shared responsibilities following our Freedom of Information request.

Did you know heather nectar is natural medicine? Learn how grouse moor management creates a "pharmacy" that protects bumblebees from disease.

New Parliamentary Questions reveal Defra lacks consolidated data on wildfire impacts. See why this evidence gap undermines effective land management policy.

Discover how active management prevents wildfires. Lessons from Cyprus show why community involvement, grazing, and prescribed burning are essential.

2025’s fires exposed the risk of unchecked fuel. Discover how controlled burning manages fuel loads to prevent wildfires and protect UK moorlands.

Wildfire risk depends on fuel and fire behaviour, not latitude. Explore why international evidence on fuel management is vital for UK policy and safety.

We examine NEER155, evidence uncertainty, and the distinction between science and policy judgment.

Update: High Court lists Jan 27th permission hearing for the heather burning regulations judicial review. See what this critical step means for the case.

New study validates traditional fire management. Managed burning reduced wildfires by 22% in Brazil , proving local stewardship protects landscapes.

"Fire Highways" threaten England's moors with catastrophic wildfire. Discover how controlled burning and fuel management can stop the spread and protect peatlands.