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Report Summaries
Easy-to-read summaries of key reports covering the different issues surrounding UK moorland management.


Burning Money? The Controversies Around Moorland Management
A report commissioned by the Campaign for the Protection of Moorland Communities looks closely at issues surrounding moorland management, suggesting that current policies, heavily influenced by some nature groups, may be creating more problems than they solve.

Rob Beeson
Jun 29 min read


The Vital Role of the Grouse Moor Gamekeeper
This is a summary of an in-depth study which takes a close look at the reality of grouse moor gamekeepers in England today, revealing a role far more complex, vital, and demanding than commonly understood.

Rob Beeson
May 218 min read


Sustaining Ecosystems: How Grouse Moor Management Benefits Our English Uplands
Our English uplands are complex ecosystems facing increasing demands from all corners of society. From supporting rare wildlife to acting as vital water sources and playing a crucial role in our fight against climate change, our uplands are truly multi-functional.

Rob Beeson
Apr 286 min read


Berwyn's Birds: The Impact After Driven Grouse Shooting Ended
The Berwyn is constantly changing. A detailed study, spanning several decades, looked at these changes.

Rob Beeson
Apr 46 min read


Peatlands, Grouse and a Balancing Act
A summary of the key issues outlined in the GWCT’s Peatland Report.

Rob Beeson
Apr 25 min read


What 10 Years of Research Tells Us About Protecting Our Peatlands
The PEATLAND-ES-UK project has been meticulously comparing different approaches to managing heather moorland.

Rob Beeson
Mar 257 min read


The Inevitable Blaze: Understanding and Mitigating Wildfire Risk in the UK's Moorlands
The Peak District National Park is a natural treasure enjoyed by 13 million visitors every year. Wildfire is a growing threat.

Rob Beeson
Mar 207 min read


Report Reveals Key Factors Behind Hen Harrier Recovery
A recently commissioned report by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) for Natural England looked into this puzzle.

Rob Beeson
Mar 195 min read


Bracken in the UK: Impacts, Challenges, and the Future of Control
This blog post aims to unpack the key insights from a report by The Future Landscapes Forum, a group of leading academics and practitioners.

Rob Beeson
Mar 138 min read


The Critical Need for Informed Heather Management
This blog provides a summary of a Future Landscapes report and aims to offer a balanced perspective on heather management.

Rob Beeson
Mar 46 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


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


The Sphagnum Saga: How Our Moorland Is Being Failed
The current approach to moorland management, particularly the mandated sphagnum inoculation, is not achieving its intended conservation goal

Rob Beeson
Jan 307 min read
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