Wildfires

The official investigation into the massive Langdale Moor fire in the North York Moors is in - and it’s a stark reminder of exactly why we constantly warn against naked flames in the countryside.

New research proves that protecting our uplands from devastating wildfires requires respecting the deep ecological history of the landscape and trusting the traditional knowledge held by rural communities.

Effective peatland fire prevention cannot be achieved from a desk; it relies entirely on equipping, trusting, and empowering the rural communities who actively manage and steward the land every day.

New research confirms unmanaged peat fires cause toxic pollution. See why active moorland management is vital for conservation and rural health.

Peatland rewetting has a hidden methane cost. New data suggests "Hybrid Restoration" - burning to rewet - cuts emissions by 95%. Read the 5 key findings here.

New study: Intense wildfire smoke may increase autism risk by 50% in clean-air rural areas. Learn why vegetation management is a public health necessity.

New global study confirms prescribed burns generate shallow heat, protecting peat and roots. Data validates traditional "cool burn" moorland management.

Clarifying the Moorland Association’s High Court appeal: Separating legal reality from online myths regarding burning regulations, wildfire risk, and public safety.

The Moorland Association is appealing the High Court’s refusal regarding burning regulations, citing concerns over how wildfire risks and public safety were assessed.

New research links chronic wildfire smoke exposure to increased stroke risk. Learn why preventing large-scale wildfires is a vital public health necessity.

Geoff Eyre, winner of the Innovation in Conservation category of the 2025 Schöffel Countryside Awards, explains the importance of controlled ‘cool’ burning for the health of the UK’s moorlands.

High Court refuses the Moorland Association's challenge to Defra's heather burning rules. The debate on wildfire safety and land management continues.