Wildfires

These frequently asked questions are taken from the research paper: Cost of UK Wildfires per Hectare: Methods and Estimates.

Drawing on recent reports and research, we explore how the financial burden of wildfires is calculated and what figures we might anticipate under future conditions.

A new research report by the Moorland Association reveals that wildfires have already cost the UK over £350 million this year - with more dry months still to come.

The Guardian’s recent article highlights the growing global threat posed by uncontrolled wildfires and the devastating scale of smoke pollution now affecting human health.

Recent weeks have seen a notable increase in wildfire incidents across the UK, highlighting the significant risks posed by warm, dry weather coupled with an excess fuel load in the form of vegetation which has not been controlled due to red-tape.

A new tool has been launched by the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation to help land managers, emergency services and the public better understand and respond to wildfire threats in the uplands.

Another spate of wildfires over the weekend, including one that has destroyed 12,500 acres of land on Dartmoor, highlights the growing concern over the risk of wildfires as dry conditions persist.

Hot spotting is the process of pouring a huge amount of water onto smouldering ground fires - often peat soils that have been ignited by slow burning fine fuels very close to the ground.

Ever wondered what it's like on a moorland fire? It's hot, smokey, noisy, scary, dehydrating, energy zapping and sometimes dangerous.

This video taken by a gamekeeper shows the difference between wildfires and controlled burns on moorland.

The BBC has recently reported that the risk of wildfire is increasing across England’s countryside, prompting urgent calls for action to protect landscapes, wildlife, and rural communities.

A devastating wildfire burned 100 acres on Easter Sunday - controlled burning helped contain it. Those who are against burning may want to read this.