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Wildfires
Latest news, advice and opinion on wildfires in the UK.


New Global Study Reveals the Reality of Soil Heating in Wildfires and Prescribed Burns
New global study confirms prescribed burns generate shallow heat, protecting peat and roots. Data validates traditional "cool burn" moorland management.

Rob Beeson
Feb 63 min read


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

Andrew Gilruth
Feb 34 min read


Why We Are Appealing the Judicial Review Decision
The Moorland Association is appealing the High Court’s refusal regarding burning regulations, citing concerns over how wildfire risks and public safety were assessed.

Andrew Gilruth
Feb 23 min read


Understanding the Long-Term Health Risks of Wildfire Smoke
New research links chronic wildfire smoke exposure to increased stroke risk. Learn why preventing large-scale wildfires is a vital public health necessity.

Rob Beeson
Jan 302 min read


Video: The Importance of Controlled ‘Cool’ Burning on Heather Moorland
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.

Rob Beeson
Jan 291 min read


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

Andrew Gilruth
Jan 281 min read


Lessons from Afar: Why the World Trusts Controlled Burning to Protect Against Wildfire
From Australia to the USA, global experts trust controlled burning to prevent wildfire. Discover why this vital tool is key to protecting UK moorlands from disaster.

Rob Beeson
Jan 264 min read


Sheep as Firefighters: Why Traditional Grazing is Key to Wildfire Safety
New science confirms: responsible grazing reduces wildfire spread. Learn how livestock act as biological firefighters to protect our moorlands.

Rob Beeson
Jan 192 min read


Recent Wildfire Reporting in The Telegraph
We address recent media coverage on Natural England's wildfire guidance, staff safety, and shared responsibilities following our Freedom of Information request.

Rob Beeson
Jan 191 min read


Wildfires: The Answers Parliament Has Yet to Receive
New Parliamentary Questions reveal Defra lacks consolidated data on wildfire impacts. See why this evidence gap undermines effective land management policy.

Andrew Gilruth
Jan 154 min read


Lessons from the Mediterranean: Why Active Management and Community Involvement are Key to Wildfire Prevention
Discover how active management prevents wildfires. Lessons from Cyprus show why community involvement, grazing, and prescribed burning are essential.

Rob Beeson
Jan 133 min read


Protecting Our Water: New Insights into Wildfire Ash and Reservoir Health
New research reveals the "Ash Tea" effect of wildfire ash on reservoirs. Discover why moorland management is vital for protecting UK drinking water.

Rob Beeson
Jan 123 min read
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