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Lake Vyrnwy and the Cost of Conservation: Are We Getting Value for Money?
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.

Rob Beeson
Jun 2310 min read


New Report Sheds Light on Land Management and Conservation at Lake Vyrnwy
"Conserving Birds and Nature in Wales: Land Management Regimes and Taxpayers’ is a detailed investigation that examines nearly five decades of land management at the Lake Vyrnwy estate in Powys, Wales

Rob Beeson
Jun 232 min read


Playing with Fire: The Policies Turning Moorlands into Tinderboxes
Moorlands are vital parts of our landscape, but they face a growing threat: devastating wildfires. These fires aren't just a natural phenomenon; they're heavily influenced by how we manage the land.

Rob Beeson
Jun 175 min read


A question for your MP: How many birds does the RSPB have?
Ahead of yet another Commons debate orchestrated by Wild Justice, the RSPB is mobilising its supporters to write to MPs demanding more regulation of grouse moors. But read their letter closely and you’ll notice something missing: facts.

Andrew Gilruth
Jun 44 min read


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


Where Curlew Thrive: A Testament to Moorland Management
For years, Moorland Association members have been working tirelessly on the front line of curlew conservation.

Rob Beeson
Apr 241 min read
Letter to The Guardian regarding the RSPB's bird crime report
The Moorland Association sent the following letter to The Guardian in response to an article published this week about hen harriers. Sir,...

Andrew Gilruth
Oct 25, 20241 min read
RSPB deliberately misleading the public on bird crime
The Moorland Association said today the latest Birdcrime report published by the RSPB is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public on...

Andrew Gilruth
Oct 23, 20242 min read
RSPB Hen Harrier Survey
The Moorland Association was approached by The Guardian in advance of a report due to be published by RSPB on 11 April which would show...

Rob Beeson
Apr 12, 20241 min read
There is no status quo
Sustainable grouse moor management today is a world away from the myths presented by opponents A report commissioned by the RSPB,...

Rob Beeson
Jun 19, 20234 min read
MOORLAND ASSOCIATION RESPONSE TO RSPB 2021 BIRD CRIME REPORT
Following publication of the RSPB bird crime report today, the Moorland Association has issued the following statement: We unreservedly...

Rob Beeson
Nov 15, 20221 min read
Moorland Association statement on RSPB stance on gamebird shooting
Mark Cunliffe Lister, chairman of the Moorland Association, said: “The call for licensing of driven grouse shooting and the threat of a...

Rob Beeson
Oct 10, 20201 min read
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