Report Summaries

A side-by-side comparison of the York Review and Natural England's Evidence Review on heather burning exposes flaws, revealing bias in how NE present evidence on burning.

A new analysis has exposed serious flaws in Natural England’s official evidence review on prescribed heather burning.

A report, prepared by Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) for the Scottish Government, details the significant response of land-based and rural businesses to the Carrbridge and Dava wildfires in July 2025.

This report examines how different land management regimes in Wales can conserve and improve habitats to support biodiversity, particularly birdlife, and assesses their cost-effectiveness.

This blog post discusses a comprehensive report commissioned by the Regional Moorland Groups that takes a close look at different approaches to land management in Wales.

This is a summary of our full briefing note, published in advance of the Westminster debate on the future of driven grouse shooting.

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.

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.

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.

The Berwyn is constantly changing. A detailed study, spanning several decades, looked at these changes.

A summary of the key issues outlined in the GWCT’s Peatland Report.

The PEATLAND-ES-UK project has been meticulously comparing different approaches to managing heather moorland.