Wildfires

The report, ‘Burning Money - How nature groups cash in on disastrous policies they helped create to fix imaginary problems’, outlines how farmers and landowners in the Peak District are significantly impacted by current moorland management policies.

The Moorland Association, in partnership with the England & Wales Wildfire Forum (EWWF), is championing an essential free training course designed specifically for land managers.

As the UK faces an escalating threat from wildfires, we want to share important insights ahead of the upcoming House of Lords debate on "Reducing the risk and mitigating the effects of wildfires."

Our moorlands are facing unprecedented challenges due to Natural England's policies, which have been described as irrational, unproven, and expensive.

A report commissioned by the Campaign for the Protection of Moorland Communities looks closely at issues surrounding moorland management, suggesting that current policies, heavily influenced by some nature groups, may be creating more problems than they solve.

These frequently asked questions are taken from the research paper: Cost of UK Wildfires per Hectare: Methods and Estimates.

Drawing on recent reports and research, we explore how the financial burden of wildfires is calculated and what figures we might anticipate under future conditions.

A new research report by the Moorland Association reveals that wildfires have already cost the UK over £350 million this year - with more dry months still to come.

The Guardian’s recent article highlights the growing global threat posed by uncontrolled wildfires and the devastating scale of smoke pollution now affecting human health.

Recent weeks have seen a notable increase in wildfire incidents across the UK, highlighting the significant risks posed by warm, dry weather coupled with an excess fuel load in the form of vegetation which has not been controlled due to red-tape.

A new tool has been launched by the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation to help land managers, emergency services and the public better understand and respond to wildfire threats in the uplands.

Another spate of wildfires over the weekend, including one that has destroyed 12,500 acres of land on Dartmoor, highlights the growing concern over the risk of wildfires as dry conditions persist.