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MA Announcements
Latest announcements from the Moorland Association.


MA Draft Position Statement on Controlled Heather Burning
The future of heather moorland management is at a crossroads. In light of mounting policy changes and growing debate, the Moorland Association has prepared a draft position statement on controlled heather burning.

Rob Beeson
May 231 min read


We Need Your Help: Let’s Get to the Bottom of What’s Really Going On
We're looking to build a network of individuals who are willing to spend just 10 minutes a week submitting simple, well-crafted FOI requests.

Andrew Gilruth
May 142 min read


Latest Moorland Association News Roundup
Welcome to our latest news roundup, where we compile our most important updates from over the last month in one handy blog.

Rob Beeson
Mar 121 min read


Help Shape the Future of Our Website
We’ve recently redesigned our website to better serve our members and showcase the vital work being done to protect and enhance our uplands.

Rob Beeson
Feb 181 min read


Latest News Roundup
Welcome to our latest news roundup, where we focus on the work we're doing to highlight serious wildfire risks, take a look at the coverage

Rob Beeson
Feb 122 min read


The Moorland Association Licensing Project
Kate Russell of Tellus Natural Capital is supporting the Moorland Association with its licensing project. In this article she explains...

Rob Beeson
Jan 82 min read


Dates for your Diary in 2025
Please note the following dates for 2025 meetings. Moorland Association Members / Agents / Keepers’ Meetings February 2025 London –...

Rob Beeson
Dec 6, 20241 min read
Statement on video footage broadcast on Channel 4 News on 22 October 2023
As part of its coverage of publication of the RSPB Birdcrime Report 2023, Channel 4 News broadcast footage allegedly showing a wildlife...

Andrew Gilruth
Oct 24, 20241 min read
Moorland Association takes initiative on hen harriers
The evidence shows that the Defra recovery plan for hen harriers has boosted the species population so much that both of its Special...

Andrew Gilruth
Oct 3, 20242 min read
Moorland Association donation to the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust
The Moorland Association has donated £10,000 to the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust (GWT), in recognition of the immense pressure on...

Rob Beeson
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Moorland Association response to media article on hen harriers
The Moorland Association was approached by BBC North East and Cumbria, ahead of an article which will contain accusations from RSPB that...

Andrew Gilruth
Sep 11, 20241 min read
Moorland Association removed from Bird of Prey Crime Priority Delivery Group after questioning police surveillance techniques
The Moorland Association (MA) is perplexed that its membership of the Bird of Prey Crime Priority Delivery Group has been rescinded by...

Rob Beeson
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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