Report Summaries

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

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.

Mar 207 min read

A recently commissioned report by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) for Natural England looked into this puzzle.

Mar 195 min read

This blog post aims to unpack the key insights from a report by The Future Landscapes Forum, a group of leading academics and practitioners.

Mar 138 min read

This blog provides a summary of a Future Landscapes report and aims to offer a balanced perspective on heather management.

Mar 46 min read

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

Feb 77 min read

This blog post provides a summary of the findings from a detailed report on the evidence surrounding sustainable driven grouse shooting.

Feb 57 min read

This blog post explores the findings of an in-depth study - The Value of Shooting.

Feb 47 min read

The current approach to moorland management, particularly the mandated sphagnum inoculation, is not achieving its intended conservation goal

Jan 307 min read