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"Conserving Birds and Nature in Wales: Land Management Regimes and Taxpayers’ is a detailed investigation that examines nearly five decades of land management at the Lake Vyrnwy estate in Powys, Wales

The Moorland Association is pleased to share an important update from the Moredun Research Institute and Kernfarm: the development of a new vaccine against Louping-ill (LIV), a disease that threatens both livestock and red grouse populations in the UK uplands.

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.

This is a summary of our full briefing note, published in advance of the Westminster debate on the future of driven grouse shooting.

On 30th June, MPs will return to a familiar topic: the future of driven grouse shooting. Ahead of the Westminster debate, the Moorland Association has produced a comprehensive briefing note - and we urge anyone with an interest in the uplands to read it.

Heartening pictures taken in the last few days by keepers in the Yorkshire Dales of merlin chicks and a clutch of eggs.

Across the UK, many ground-nesting bird populations are in steep decline. Species like the curlew, lapwing, and golden plover, some of which are of global conservation concern, face significant threats

It’s a critical moment to understand the immense, positive impact that traditional moorland management has on our precious countryside.

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 grouse moor community is a tight knit one. Little happens without some hint getting out. So we thought it would be useful to explain to everyone the nature of the 'Why Moorlands Matter' initiative into which we have been drawn.