Nature & 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.

New study: Removing livestock boosts vegetation but destabilizes deep soil carbon. Discover why responsible grazing matters for climate security.

Discover how the Moorland Association’s North Pennines Management Plan response champions policy safeguards, legal certainty, and active land management protections.

MPs grill Defra, EA & NE on "broken" systems and red tape. Read our summary of the critical PAC hearing regarding regulatory burdens and food production risks.

New science confirms: Traditional burning and cutting are vital for saving heathland birds. Discover why mosaic management beats 'doing nothing'.

Respond to the Management Plan consultation by 10th Feb to support active management and safeguard our moorlands. Act now.