Politics

The government's decision to ban the burning of vegetation on deep peat is misguided and ignores real concerns over wildfire risks.

We welcome Emma Reynolds MP as Secretary of State for DEFRA. The department is crying out for her energy and fresh thinking.

In a powerful column for the Daily Mail, Lord Botham warns that the UK is facing its worst wildfire season on record - and that government policy is making it worse.

Upland communities face significant challenges and have serious concerns regarding moorland management and conservation, often feeling that their traditional ways of life and local expertise are being overlooked.

The letter emphasizes our concerns regarding the deterioration of the relationship between the countryside and Natural England.

The ears of policy makers are turning toward the uplands - not because of noise, but because of truth, unity, and undeniable results.

The Westminster debate on the future of driven grouse shooting revealed how those seeking a ban lack a clear understanding of grouse shooting and its benefits, leading to what some Members of Parliament described as "misinformation" across several key areas.

The Westminster debate relating to the future of driven grouse shooting took place on Monday 30th June. You can watch it here and read our summary.

Is Moscar Moor really "trashed"? Our letter challenges activist claims with hard evidence on bird numbers, wildfire science, and the proven benefits of traditional moorland management.

World leaders have spoken at G7 Kananaskis 2025 - and they back the return of traditional land management.

On 30th June, MPs will return to a familiar topic: the future of driven grouse shooting. Ahead of the Westminster debate, the Moorland Association has produced a comprehensive briefing note - and we urge anyone with an interest in the uplands to read it.

The Earl of Caithness tabled a question in the House of Lords on 12th June 2025 about reducing the risk and mitigating the effects of wildfires.