Economics

Britain’s grouse moors support threatened birds, protect against wildfires, and sustain rural communities, revealing a far more complex story than critics suggest.

A recent article on the Insurance Business website warns that wildfires are now posing such a severe risk that insurers are reconsidering their exposure and in some cases, pulling back entirely.

There are several recent examples of the 'protection gap' from wildfires that have taken place around the world. The ‘protection gap’ refers to the difference between total economic losses from wildfires and the portion of those losses that are covered by insurance payouts.

Driven grouse shooting is a significant economic driver in many remote upland areas.

These frequently asked questions are taken from the report: Burning Money - How nature groups cash in on disastrous policies they helped create to fix imaginary problems.

This is a summary of an in-depth study which takes a close look at the reality of grouse moor gamekeepers in England today, revealing a role far more complex, vital, and demanding than commonly understood.

A new academic report has underlined the critical role that gamekeepers play in protecting England’s upland landscapes - particularly in preventing wildfires, conserving wildlife, and supporting local economies.

Our precious heather moorland is facing increasing threats, and the people who live and work there are expressing profound concern for their

Several frequently asked questions based on the findings from "The People’s Plan for the Uplands" report.

This blog post provides a summary of the findings from a detailed report on the evidence surrounding sustainable driven grouse shooting.

This blog post explores the findings of an in-depth study - The Value of Shooting.

Below are some frequently asked questions concerning the sustainability of driven grouse shooting, as covered in this report . What are...