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There has been a steep 73% reduction in fuel load management on our moors since 2021 which has greatly exacerbated the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

We've recently written to Sarah Albon, Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), sharing our serious concerns about wildfire risk and asking for the HSE to help prevent disaster.

We sent this letter to The Guardian in response to their piece - 'The place is bleached, a dead zone’: how the UK’s most beloved landscapes became biodiversity deserts.

Chris Packham’s criticism of sheep farming on Dartmoor is both irresponsible and misleading.

Our moorlands are facing an ever-growing threat: devastating wildfires, and the situation is made worse by government policies, notably those influenced by Natural England.

Richard Bailey from the Peak District Moorland Group appeared on BBC Breakfast on Friday 11th July to discuss the ongoing wildfire threat on our moorlands.

The letter emphasizes our concerns regarding the deterioration of the relationship between the countryside and Natural England.

The checklist includes guidance on risk assessments, police reporting, evidence gathering, and how to engage calmly and lawfully.

Defra has finally responded to last year’s Health & Safety Executive (HSE) recommendation. This proposed that lead ammunition should be phased out over five years. Today’s Defra announcement confirmed it wishes to achieve that in four years.

According to Natural England's own Key Performance Indicators it has missed core targets, faltered on key environmental metrics, and revealed a culture of persistent underperformance.

Our moorlands are facing an escalating threat: devastating wildfires. While many factors contribute to this growing risk, one often-overlooked solution lies in the age-old practice of grazing by sheep.

We're seeking feedback on our draft position statement and FAQs on controlled heather burning.