Natural England

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.

FOI disclosures reveal internal debate at Natural England regarding wildfire risk. Explore the gap between public certainty and operational reality.

Read released Natural England FOI documents on wildfire policy and peatland management. Review internal guidance, safety protocols, and correspondence.

Explore the SSSI Fire Register released under FOI. Discover how Natural England’s data reveals uncertainty regarding wildfire causes and risks on protected sites.

Read Natural England’s "Lines to Take on Wildfire" document, released via FOI. Discover how wildfire risk was framed as a messaging issue rather than public safety.

MA members have been requesting clarification on when Natural England (NE) must undertake a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA).

What can the Covid Inquiry teach us about moorland policy? We explore the dangers of silencing debate and ignoring local expertise on rising wildfire risks.

The Moorland Association reveals an internal Natural England briefing restricting staff from tackling small wildfires. We call for an urgent review of this policy.

The Moorland Association has filed for Judicial Review against Defra’s 2025 burning regulations. Read the grounds of our claim and what happens next.

A recently circulated internal Natural England email highlights the challenges of maintaining transparent, evidence-led decision-making.

New research shows controlled peat burning before rewetting cuts methane emissions by over 95%, disproving Natural England’s claims and supporting traditional moorland management.