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


Can you imagine a nature reserve where thousands of rare waders come to breed?
Can you imagine a nature reserve where thousands of rare waders come to breed? A place that is beautiful to the eye, rich in wildlife and ev

Rob Beeson
Feb 251 min read


Peatlands as Carbon Stores: Why Wildfires Are a Threat
This blog post explores the critical role of UK peat soils in carbon storage and the devastating impact wildfires can have on these precious

Rob Beeson
Feb 244 min read


VIDEO: The waders are coming!
The golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) is a regular breeding bird on our managed moorlands. They require areas of very short vegetation to

Rob Beeson
Feb 131 min read


The Upland Story: Why Moorlands Matter and What We Can Do to Protect Them
Our precious heather moorland is facing increasing threats, and the people who live and work there are expressing profound concern for their

Rob Beeson
Feb 77 min read


FAQs: The People's Plan for the Uplands
Several frequently asked questions based on the findings from "The People’s Plan for the Uplands" report.

Rob Beeson
Feb 64 min read


Sustainable Driven Grouse Shooting: A Summary of The Evidence
This blog post provides a summary of the findings from a detailed report on the evidence surrounding sustainable driven grouse shooting.

Rob Beeson
Feb 57 min read


More Than a Pastime: The True Value of Shooting
This blog post explores the findings of an in-depth study - The Value of Shooting.

Rob Beeson
Feb 47 min read


FAQs: Sustainable Driven Grouse Shooting
Below are some frequently asked questions concerning the sustainability of driven grouse shooting, as covered in this report . What are...

Rob Beeson
Feb 34 min read


FAQs: The Economic and Environmental Impact of Shooting in the UK
Below are some frequently asked questions about the economic and environmental impact of shooting in the UK, with data taken from The...

Rob Beeson
Jan 312 min read


Our letter on stoats in Orkney featured in latest Times 'Sir, The year in letters' book
We're delighted that a letter written by Moorland Association Chief Executive Andrew Gilruth has been featured in the latest edition of...

Rob Beeson
Jan 311 min read
Award-wins for Moorland Association members Bolton Castle Estate and Geoff Eyre
The North of England Curlew Conservation awards were held on 18th August at Masham Town Hall. The awards, organised by Nidderdale...

Rob Beeson
Sep 4, 20242 min read
Children learn 'moor' about nature
The seventh annual ‘Let’s Learn Moor’ event, hosted over five days in July, has been a runaway success. An extraordinary 2,600 children...

Rob Beeson
Jul 26, 20241 min read
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