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A new study comparing two large heathlands in Europe has found that prescribed fire can significantly benefit bird species that rely on open heath habitats.

We are deeply concerned by the scale of the wildfire on Langdale Moor and extend our thanks to the fire service, gamekeepers, farmers and other local responders who are working tirelessly in difficult conditions to bring it under control.

A new scientific review looks at ten of the most common claims made about prescribed burning on peatlands, finding much of the evidence is weak, limited, or contradictory.

A scientific review by Dr. Andreas Heinemeyer and colleagues critically examines ten common claims regarding the effects of prescribed heather burning on UK peatlands, often made by governmental, non-governmental organizations, media, and scientists.

A Norwegian study has shown that traditional land management - including prescribed burning and grazing - plays a vital role in supporting wildlife and protecting landscapes.

A new study has found that wildland firefighters are exposed to harmful substances during wildfire suppression that can increase their risk of serious health problems - including lung damage, oxidative stress, and even cancer.

In recent years England has witnessed a remarkable turnaround in hen harrier numbers, largely due to collaborative conservation efforts.

The UK’s uplands have faced a hidden crisis for centuries: severe air pollution. These areas suffered dramatically from industrial emissions, notably "acid rain" that wiped out vegetation and acidified rivers.

For years, traditional land management practices - particularly controlled burning - have been increasingly restricted. As a result, fuel loads have been allowed to build up, turning moorland into a fire risk waiting to happen.

The summer of 2022 saw London face its worst wildfire outbreak on record, fuelled by extreme heat and parched green spaces.

A new 38-year satellite study from the United States shows clear evidence that controlled, or “prescribed,” burning reduces the size and spread of wildfires.

In a powerful column for the Daily Mail, Lord Botham warns that the UK is facing its worst wildfire season on record - and that government policy is making it worse.