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Natural England: Power Without Performance
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.

Andrew Gilruth
Jul 10, 20253 min read


Sheep as Firefighters: Why Grazing is Essential for Moorland Health
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.

Rob Beeson
Jul 10, 20255 min read


A Call for Your Feedback on Controlled Heather Burning
We're seeking feedback on our draft position statement and FAQs on controlled heather burning.

Rob Beeson
Jul 9, 20251 min read


Drone Use on Moorland: Key Legal Facts for Landowners
This guide sets out the key legal facts about drones on moorland: what’s allowed, what’s not, and what action you can take if an incident occurs.

Andrew Gilruth
Jul 9, 20258 min read


FAQs: MA Position Statement on Controlled Heather Burning
To accompany our position statement on controlled burning, we have compiled the following series of common questions and our responses.

Rob Beeson
Jul 9, 20259 min read


Grouse Moors Are Not Empty - They’re Thriving: Our Letter to The Guardian
Mark Cocker’s bleak portrayal of the moor at Combs Moss as a vast emptiness that “stirs a deep melancholy” is not just inaccurate - it’s irresponsible.

Andrew Gilruth
Jul 8, 20252 min read


Protecting Our Peatlands: Why Strategic Land Management is Key to Mitigating Wildfire Risk and Toxic Release
These catastrophic releases can be prevented through proactive fuel load management, including via controlled burning.

Rob Beeson
Jul 7, 20252 min read


The Unacceptable Reality of Abuse Against Our Upland Gamekeepers
A recent in-depth study, gathering detailed information directly from gamekeepers across 58 English grouse moors, paints a stark and sobering picture of the threats they face daily.

Rob Beeson
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Defra Launches Wildfire Checklist Grant for Farmers
Defra has announced details of the new Capital Grants scheme including four new options, one of which is a grant of £327.12 per farm to create a “Wildfire Checklist”.

Rob Beeson
Jul 4, 20251 min read


RSPB Misses Key Bird Recovery Targets at Lake Vyrnwy
A new report reveals how the RSPB's 2007 management plan for Lake Vyrnwy set specific targets for curlew and black grouse that have largely been unmet.

Rob Beeson
Jul 4, 20255 min read


Wildfires, Westminster, and the Will to Win
The ears of policy makers are turning toward the uplands - not because of noise, but because of truth, unity, and undeniable results.

Andrew Gilruth
Jul 3, 20253 min read


Calls to Ban Grouse Shooting Rely on Misinformation, Say MPs
The Westminster debate on the future of driven grouse shooting revealed how those seeking a ban lack a clear understanding of grouse shooting and its benefits, leading to what some Members of Parliament described as "misinformation" across several key areas.

Rob Beeson
Jul 2, 20254 min read
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