Research Paper Summaries

Climate change will sharply increase wildfire danger across the UK this century - demanding better fuel management and preparedness.

New research reveals prescribed burning is 16x more cost-effective than fire suppression. Learn how proactive land management protects rural livelihoods from wildfire.

Research from the North York Moors reveals how daily changes in heather moisture affect wildfire risk, highlighting when and why moorlands are most vulnerable.

New BTO research confirms active management boosts Curlew survival. Discover how keepers and farmers in the Yorkshire Dales support near-stable populations.

New research shows that ending grouse moor management and rising temperatures could cause major declines in red grouse, curlew and golden plover populations.

New research reveals how fragmented wildfire governance leaves the UK unprepared for rising fire risks, and why closer cooperation is urgently needed.

An Australian study shows controlled burning reduces wildfire severity for several years, especially soon after burning, highlighting the need for regular, planned fuel management.

Wildfire smoke releases up to four times more harmful pollutants than traditional prescribed burns, yet current policy ignores this vital difference, risking public health.

New research shows most headstarted Curlews die within a week of release due to predation, highlighting the need for better habitat and predator management.

Scientific research confirms what experienced land managers have long known - older, taller heather burns hotter and faster. Understanding fuel load helps ensure safer, more effective controlled burning on Britain’s moorlands.

A summary of a comprehensive study on how fuel, weather, and management influence fire behaviour and regeneration on Britain’s heather moorlands.

New research shows controlled peat burning before rewetting cuts methane emissions by over 95%, disproving Natural England’s claims and supporting traditional moorland management.