Wildfires

Dr Andreas Heinemeyer’s long-term research challenges assumptions about moorland burning, showing that evidence - not opinion - must guide peatland management decisions.

A recently circulated internal Natural England email highlights the challenges of maintaining transparent, evidence-led decision-making.

Brazil’s Cerrado is reintroducing controlled burning after a ban led to severe wildfires. This summary explains what went wrong and how planned fire protects people and habitats.

RSPB’s claim that UK wildfire lessons can’t be learned from abroad ignores global evidence. Experts warn this stance risks leaving our landscapes unprepared.

England’s moorlands face rising wildfire danger as fuel loads soar after a 73% drop in controlled burning. Active fuel management offers the only sustainable path to prevent disaster.

Scottish Fire Chief Bruce Farquharson explains why controlled burning is vital for preventing wildfires, protecting peatlands, and supporting firefighter safety.

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

The State of Wildfires 2024–2025 report reveals that controlled burning, rooted in traditional and scientific practice, is vital to prevent devastating wildfires.

Controlled burning of Scotland's moorlands protects peat and prevents wildfires. Discover why muirburn might be essential for fighting climate change.

The House of Lords debated the government's new restrictions around controlled burning on deep peat on Thursday 30th October 2025. We have summarised the debate here.

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

How UK policies restricting controlled burns are creating tinderbox moorlands and what the science says about preventing catastrophic wildfires.