Controlled Burning

Peatland rewetting has a hidden methane cost. New data suggests "Hybrid Restoration" - burning to rewet - cuts emissions by 95%. Read the 5 key findings here.

New global study confirms prescribed burns generate shallow heat, protecting peat and roots. Data validates traditional "cool burn" moorland management.

Clarifying the Moorland Association’s High Court appeal: Separating legal reality from online myths regarding burning regulations, wildfire risk, and public safety.

New science confirms: Traditional burning and cutting are vital for saving heathland birds. Discover why mosaic management beats 'doing nothing'.

The Moorland Association is appealing the High Court’s refusal regarding burning regulations, citing concerns over how wildfire risks and public safety were assessed.

New research links chronic wildfire smoke exposure to increased stroke risk. Learn why preventing large-scale wildfires is a vital public health necessity.

Is Defra ignoring science? New research on soil heating beneath prescribed burns challenges moorland restrictions. See why the government must correct the record.

Geoff Eyre, winner of the Innovation in Conservation category of the 2025 Schöffel Countryside Awards, explains the importance of controlled ‘cool’ burning for the health of the UK’s moorlands.

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.