Wildfires

Does focusing on wood stoves ignore the UK's real air quality crisis? Read our analysis on why current pollution narratives miss the bigger picture.

Research from the North York Moors reveals how daily changes in heather moisture affect wildfire risk, highlighting when and why moorlands are most vulnerable.

When moorlands burn, the UK's fragmented emergency system puts lives at risk. Here, frontline experts reveal why our wildfire governance is stuck in the past, and what needs to change.

The Moorland Association reveals an internal Natural England briefing restricting staff from tackling small wildfires. We call for an urgent review of this policy.

The FBU is right: fire services need support. But suppression is only half the solution. Read why proactive fuel management is vital to prevent UK 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.