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Politics
Latest news, advice and opinion on the politics surrounding moorland management in the UK.


Moorland Association Voices Concerns Over Gamebird Release Licence Delays
The Moorland Association, along with other leading countryside organizations, have written to Defra.

Andrew Gilruth
Mar 11, 20251 min read


Have you written to your MP about wildfire risk yet?
Three weeks ago, we asked for your help in raising the alarm about the growing risk of catastrophic wildfires on our moorland.

Rob Beeson
Feb 17, 20252 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 7, 20257 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 6, 20254 min read


Farmers and Conservationists: Who's REALLY Helping Wildlife?
This article first appeared in Shooting Times By Andrew Gilruth, Chief Executive, Moorland Association Passions were running high at the...

Andrew Gilruth
Feb 6, 20253 min read


England’s catastrophic wildfires will be blamed on the Home Office: our letter to the Home Secretary
We recently sent a letter to the Home Secretary outlining the very real risk of catastrophic wildfires engulfing our moorlands due to...

Andrew Gilruth
Jan 21, 20258 min read


“The Government has no plans to ban driven grouse shooting” – response to latest petition
The government does not plan to ban driven grouse shooting, stating that it can benefit the rural economy and be good for wildlife and...

Andrew Gilruth
Jan 20, 20251 min read
Moorland Communities ‘Feel Abandoned’ by Politicians, report says
A new report on communities and conservation in the English uplands has found that residents of these unique landscapes feel “abandoned”...

Rob Beeson
Oct 3, 20243 min read
Moorland Association statement on Labour Party manifesto
The Moorland Association welcomes the commitment within the Labour Party’s manifesto, published today, that Labour, if elected, will...

Andrew Gilruth
Jun 13, 20241 min read
Predation from all directions
The following letter from Stephen Ramsden was published in Farmers Guardian this week. 14 May 2024 Predation from all directions The...

Rob Beeson
May 15, 20241 min read


Inviting MPs and councillors to your moor?
If you’re hosting a third party, our briefing paper will be helpful when answering questions about the key issues.

Rob Beeson
May 10, 20241 min read
Moorland Association asks Olivia Blake MP to clear the air
Small particles in the air we breathe can be detrimental to human health. In city centres these can come from a wide range of activities,...

Rob Beeson
Apr 3, 20243 min read
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