Natural England

Exmoor's eagle release relies on lowland Isle of Wight data. This isn't enough to justify the larger, higher-risk Cumbrian upland reintroduction.

The Moorland Association urges Defra and Natural England to publish the audit trail proving NEER155 on controlled burning had a rigorous peer review.

The Moorland Association escalates UK Merlin Survey concerns to Natural England, urging members to withhold access consent until vital data safeguards are met.

Discover Natural England's new Defra Forms portal for SSSI consents and advice. Learn how this digital shift will hopefully streamline applications for moorland managers.

Discover the true scope of the Merlin survey. Natural England and RSPB documents reveal wider data collection. Read the MA's advice on granting consent.

The Moorland Association urges caution on golden eagle reintroduction in Northern England. Members must look past media hype and demand robust practical evidence.

The Moorland Association challenges Natural England over "rigorous peer review" claims after new evidence gaps and missing records are revealed. Read the latest update.

✅ KEY TAKEAWAY: Resist pressure from vague Natural England access requests. Insist on full written clarification regarding contractors and safeguards before granting entry. Use the Moorland Association’s template to demand absolute transparency. The Moorland Association is aware that members are now being approached by Natural England for access in connection with the 2026 national Merlin survey. These requests appear to be arriving late and with limited detail. Members shoul

The Public Accounts Committee confirms Defra's environmental regulation is failing. Discover how the Moorland Association urges outcome-focused reform.

Has Natural England's wildfire policy unraveled? A key author admits peat rewetting doesn't prevent fires. Learn why England's Peat Action Plan needs rewriting.

Update: Natural England apologises for an email sent in error and promises to address concerns regarding the peer review of the NEER155 heather burning report.

Read our letter to The Times arguing for a fundamental reset to environmental regulation. Discover how local accountability could save £300m annually.