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A new UK study has shown how extreme heatwaves can dramatically increase the risk of severe wildfires on heath and peatland landscapes.

Proactive land management - including traditional burning - is essential to protecting both ecosystems and rural communities from catastrophic wildfire.

Red grouse are famed for their ability to thrive on heather, a plant that makes up most of their diet. Heather is tough, woody, and full of fibre - not the easiest food to digest. A new study has revealed how grouse manage it.

An update from the North York Moors Moorland Organisation showing the extent of the damage caused by the Langdale Moor wildfire, damage which would be far worse were it not for the brave efforts of firefighters, gamekeepers and farmers.

A wave of peer-reviewed research from around the world should give serious pause to those intent on sidelining controlled heather burning.

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.