Nature & Wildlife

A major evidence review finds medicated grit poses little risk on land but could harm aquatic life - if best-practice guidance is not followed.

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

The RSPB removed ferrets to save seabirds. Moorland gamekeepers do the same for curlew. The science behind upland predator control.

Explore the Wild Justice v Dartmoor High Court ruling. See why evidence-based grazing, not blanket destocking, is crucial for effective upland management.

These photos were all taken by the Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group within a 30-minute period on a grouse moor, highlighting how active management can benefit our beautiful wildlife.

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 comes into force on 18 March 2026, bringing stronger penalties, new police powers, and a wider definition of livestock worrying.

Black grouse leks are among Britain's greatest wildlife spectacles - but these birds survive only where gamekeepers actively manage the moor.

The Moorland Association details key concerns over the Cumbrian White-Tailed Eagle Project. Learn how releasing 66+ birds impacts rural land and local farming.

Is 80% of UK peatland really damaged? We investigate the origins of this statistic, expose data flaws, and reveal the true state of our moorlands.

The Moorland Association recently conducted a rigorous assessment of eight upcoming or published National Landscape and National Park Management Plans.

Its been a busy few days for the keepers from the Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group. National Nest Box Week commenced on 14th February and as in previous years, keepers have been busy...

Read the Moorland Association's response to the Forest of Bowland National Landscape Plan. Discover our key concerns and learn how to submit your views.