Politics

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.

As the UK faces an escalating threat from wildfires, we want to share important insights ahead of the upcoming House of Lords debate on "Reducing the risk and mitigating the effects of wildfires."

Over the last five years, Natural England's budget has ballooned by 73%, now standing at an eye-watering £318 million. Staff numbers have surged too, with around 3,000 people now on the payroll.

We recently sent a letter to the Deputy Prime Minister, who is now responsible for handling the urgent threat of wildfire, highlighting how Government policies are exacerbating the problem.

Have you ever wondered what effect poor government policy can have on rural landscapes? Look no further.

The Moorland Association, along with other leading countryside organizations, have written to Defra.

Three weeks ago, we asked for your help in raising the alarm about the growing risk of catastrophic wildfires on our moorland.

Our precious heather moorland is facing increasing threats, and the people who live and work there are expressing profound concern for their

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

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