Wildfires

To accompany our position statement on controlled burning, we have compiled the following series of common questions and our responses.

These catastrophic releases can be prevented through proactive fuel load management, including via controlled burning.

Defra has announced details of the new Capital Grants scheme including four new options, one of which is a grant of £327.12 per farm to create a “Wildfire Checklist”.

The ears of policy makers are turning toward the uplands - not because of noise, but because of truth, unity, and undeniable results.

During the recent debate on the future of driven grouse shooting, several Members of Parliament expressed concerns regarding Natural England's advice and its perceived impact on grouse shooting.

Scottish firefighters and local land managers have been battling severe wildfires across the Highlands for a third day, with the blazes posing serious threats to human life, wildlife, peatland habitats and community resources.

While much attention is often given to the dramatic images of uncontrolled fires, less is heard about the unsung heroes who work tirelessly year-round to prevent them and protect our countryside: gamekeepers.

The call for urgent climate action is justified - but it will fail if we continue to ignore practical land management and alienate the rural communities best placed to help.

World leaders have spoken at G7 Kananaskis 2025 - and they back the return of traditional land management.

Moorlands are vital parts of our landscape, but they face a growing threat: devastating wildfires. These fires aren't just a natural phenomenon; they're heavily influenced by how we manage the land.

The Earl of Caithness tabled a question in the House of Lords on 12th June 2025 about reducing the risk and mitigating the effects of wildfires.

The research paper “Spikes in UK wildfire emissions driven by peatland fires in dry years” evaluates the impact of wildfires on carbon (C) emissions in the UK from 2001 to 2021, with a specific focus on peatlands.