Wildfires

Defra must be congratulated on its commitment to protecting our uplands, yet its actions are resulting in them going up in flames.

Since we are experiencing our worst year for wildfires and scientists are predicting climate change to increase these fourfold it’s astonishing that government policy is making the situation even worse, through rapidly increasing the vegetation fuel load.

We recently sent a letter to the Deputy Prime Minister, who is now responsible for handling the urgent threat of wildfire, highlighting how Government policies are exacerbating the problem.

The past few days have witnessed a stark and worrying increase in wildfire incidents across the United Kingdom.

Have you ever wondered what effect poor government policy can have on rural landscapes? Look no further.

The Moorland Association are quoted in this excellent piece by Maureen Hodges on the massive wildfire risk in The Cumberland News.

Before heading to a site with a wildfire, moorland managers should carefully assess several critical factors.

Explore the latest heather burning consultation updates. Learn about proposed restrictions on heather burning - have your say before 25 May

This blog provides guidance on when you can act without prior authorisation from Natural England.

The growing of risk of catastrophic wildfires has led to fire chiefs demanding that the Government gets to grip with the risk.

The government is being urged to avoid a "Los Angeles style tragedy" posed by the increasing risk of wildfires on moorlands.

On Tuesday 18th March, a prescribed fire was reported to have got away from skilled personnel as they were conducting a planned burn.