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Understanding Fire Risk in Scotland’s Uplands: A Summary of the James Hutton Institute Study
A 2023 James Hutton Institute study shows Scotland’s uplands face rising wildfire risk, with managed burning vital to reduce fuel build-up and protect communities.

Rob Beeson
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Natural England’s Selective Memory: The Forgotten ADAS Report
Freedom of Information has revealed Natural England’s forgotten ADAS Report, evidence showing that balanced, well-managed burning protects uplands and heritage.

Andrew Gilruth
Oct 7, 20255 min read


Half the Truth: What Natural England Tried to Hide About England’s Past
Natural England’s selective submission to Defra hid key evidence about heritage protection in the uplands, revealing troubling omissions about England’s past.

Andrew Gilruth
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Natural England’s Missing Evidence: FOI Unmasks Contradictory Burning Advice
Freedom of Information reveals Natural England’s recent blog on heather burning omitted key evidence and context, raising concerns over transparency and trust in policy.

Andrew Gilruth
Oct 7, 20255 min read


Wildfire In The North York Moors – A Detailed Account
George Winn Darley provides a an up close and personal account of the recent wildfires at Langdale Forest and Fylingdales moor.

Rob Beeson
Oct 6, 202512 min read


Lord Botham Criticizes New Burning Restrictions in The Telegraph
In a robust column for The Telegraph, Lord Botham has pointed out how the government's new restrictions on heather burning will inevitably lead to more wildfires.

Rob Beeson
Oct 6, 20251 min read


Natural England’s Wildfire Contradictions and How They Back Our Case
Natural England contradicts its own remit by advising on wildfire risk, inadvertently backing key points in the Moorland Association’s case against burning bans.

Andrew Gilruth
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Experts Warn Against Rushed Ban on Prescribed Burning on Deep Peat
A group of moorland scientists in the Future Landscapes Forum say a government proposal to ban prescribed vegetation burning on deep peat risks serious ecological and wildfire consequences.

Rob Beeson
Oct 3, 20251 min read


From Wildfire to Whitewash: Time to Push Back
Some public servants are undermining moorland management and trust in democracy. This blog calls for fairness, accountability, and respect for lived experience.

Andrew Gilruth
Oct 3, 20253 min read


VIDEO: New Heather Burning Regulations - The Licence Application Process Explained
With the online application tool now live for land managers needing to burn on deep peat, we hosted a meeting on Wednesday 1st October to discuss the licence application process.

Rob Beeson
Oct 2, 20251 min read


The Statutory Duties of National Parks
This document summarises the statutory duties of our National Parks, as established by the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 and the Environment Act 1995.

Rob Beeson
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Wildfires Are Becoming Uninsurable, But Who’s Protecting the Land?
A recent article on the Insurance Business website warns that wildfires are now posing such a severe risk that insurers are reconsidering their exposure and in some cases, pulling back entirely.

Rob Beeson
Oct 1, 20252 min read
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