Wildfires

From Australia to the USA, global experts trust controlled burning to prevent wildfire. Discover why this vital tool is key to protecting UK moorlands from disaster.

New science confirms: responsible grazing reduces wildfire spread. Learn how livestock act as biological firefighters to protect our moorlands.

We address recent media coverage on Natural England's wildfire guidance, staff safety, and shared responsibilities following our Freedom of Information request.

New Parliamentary Questions reveal Defra lacks consolidated data on wildfire impacts. See why this evidence gap undermines effective land management policy.

Discover how active management prevents wildfires. Lessons from Cyprus show why community involvement, grazing, and prescribed burning are essential.

New research reveals the "Ash Tea" effect of wildfire ash on reservoirs. Discover why moorland management is vital for protecting UK drinking water.

2025’s fires exposed the risk of unchecked fuel. Discover how controlled burning manages fuel loads to prevent wildfires and protect UK moorlands.

Wildfire risk depends on fuel and fire behaviour, not latitude. Explore why international evidence on fuel management is vital for UK policy and safety.

FOI disclosures reveal internal debate at Natural England regarding wildfire risk. Explore the gap between public certainty and operational reality.

Read released Natural England FOI documents on wildfire policy and peatland management. Review internal guidance, safety protocols, and correspondence.

Explore the SSSI Fire Register released under FOI. Discover how Natural England’s data reveals uncertainty regarding wildfire causes and risks on protected sites.

Read Natural England’s "Lines to Take on Wildfire" document, released via FOI. Discover how wildfire risk was framed as a messaging issue rather than public safety.