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Nature & Wildlife
Latest news, advice and opinion concerning nature and wildlife on UK moorland.


White-Tailed Eagles in Cumbria: Our Consultation Response
The Moorland Association details key concerns over the Cumbrian White-Tailed Eagle Project. Learn how releasing 66+ birds impacts rural land and local farming.

Andrew Gilruth
Mar 133 min read


Fact Check: Is 80% of UK Peatland Really "Damaged"?
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.

Rob Beeson
Mar 104 min read


Are Protected Landscape Plans Fit for the Future?
The Moorland Association recently conducted a rigorous assessment of eight upcoming or published National Landscape and National Park Management Plans.

Rob Beeson
Feb 263 min read


Yorkshire Dales Gamekeepers Do Their Bit For National Nest Box Week
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...

Rob Beeson
Feb 261 min read


MA Publishes Draft Bowland Response - Consultation Closes 2nd March
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.

Andrew Gilruth
Feb 124 min read


Understanding Soil Carbon: The Hidden Value of Grazing
New study: Removing livestock boosts vegetation but destabilizes deep soil carbon. Discover why responsible grazing matters for climate security.

Rob Beeson
Feb 93 min read


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

Andrew Gilruth
Feb 93 min read


MPs Grill Defra and Regulators on "Broken" Systems, Bureaucracy, and Risks to Food Production
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.

Rob Beeson
Feb 45 min read


Tradition in Action: How Burning and Cutting Help Save Our Heathland Birds
New science confirms: Traditional burning and cutting are vital for saving heathland birds. Discover why mosaic management beats 'doing nothing'.

Rob Beeson
Feb 34 min read


URGENT: The Clock is Ticking - Protect the Future of the North Pennines
Respond to the Management Plan consultation by 10th Feb to support active management and safeguard our moorlands. Act now.

Rob Beeson
Feb 24 min read


The Peewit’s Protector: Why Gamekeepers Are the Lifeline for Lapwings
Research confirms Lapwing populations plummet by nearly 60% without gamekeepers. Read why active protection is the Peewit's vital lifeline.

Rob Beeson
Jan 275 min read


Why Active Management Matters in a Changing World
Discover why active wildlife management is vital in the Anthropocene. New research explores predator control, stewardship, and the myth of "leaving nature alone."

Rob Beeson
Jan 233 min read
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