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MA Announcements
Latest announcements from the Moorland Association.
Moorland Association statement on Labour Party manifesto
The Moorland Association welcomes the commitment within the Labour Party’s manifesto, published today, that Labour, if elected, will...

Andrew Gilruth
Jun 13, 20241 min read
2024 AGM – Members’ update
Mark Cunliffe-Lister welcomed everyone to Swinton Park on Monday evening for the AGM. There was a strong turnout to hear his fourth and...

Rob Beeson
May 24, 20241 min read
Moorland Association elects new Chair
The Moorland Association has today announced that James Lambert OBE has been elected Chair of the organisation. James was elected...

Rob Beeson
May 24, 20242 min read
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Rob Beeson
Apr 12, 20241 min read
Moorland Association asks Olivia Blake MP to clear the air
Small particles in the air we breathe can be detrimental to human health. In city centres these can come from a wide range of activities,...

Rob Beeson
Apr 3, 20243 min read
A precious landscape that’s well worth fighting for
by Andrew Gilruth With the government planning how it will meet its legally binding target of halting wildlife declines by 2030 it’s hard...

Andrew Gilruth
Jan 29, 20244 min read
Andrew Gilruth named new chief executive of the Moorland Association
ANDREW GILRUTH NAMED NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE MOORLAND ASSOCIATION The Moorland Association, which represents grouse moor owners and...

Rob Beeson
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Moorland Association director leaves after 10 years with a 'huge vote of thanks'
The Moorland Association today announced that Director Amanda Anderson will be moving on from her role at the end of this year. Mark...

Rob Beeson
Aug 22, 20231 min read
Moorland Association welcomes landmark peatland report
Monday, 23 January, 2023 : The Moorland Association today welcomed a landmark report on the impact of different land management practices...

Rob Beeson
Jan 23, 20232 min read
MOORLAND ASSOCIATION RESPONSE TO RSPB 2021 BIRD CRIME REPORT
Following publication of the RSPB bird crime report today, the Moorland Association has issued the following statement: We unreservedly...

Rob Beeson
Nov 15, 20221 min read
Trio of conservation awards for Moorland Association estates
Three Moorland Association estates – Swinton, Egton and Coverhead – have won prestigious ‘Life on Land’ awards for their conservation...

Rob Beeson
Jun 9, 20225 min read
Moorland Association welcomes Defra Peat Action Plan
The Moorland Association today welcomed the publication of the England Peat Action Plan and said that grouse moors will continue to play...

Rob Beeson
May 18, 20211 min read
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