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During the recent debate on the future of driven grouse shooting, several Members of Parliament expressed concerns regarding Natural England's advice and its perceived impact on grouse shooting.

Scottish firefighters and local land managers have been battling severe wildfires across the Highlands for a third day, with the blazes posing serious threats to human life, wildlife, peatland habitats and community resources.

A new review looks at how “headstarting” - raising Eurasian Curlew chicks in captivity before releasing them into the wild - is being used across Europe to support this much-loved wading bird.

The Westminster debate relating to the future of driven grouse shooting took place on Monday 30th June. You can watch it here and read our summary.

We respond to a recent piece in The Telegraph - 'Protected hen harriers being killed off in record numbers'.

Healthy, active peatlands continuously absorb carbon from the atmosphere, storing it and building up peat over millennia. However, if damaged or degraded, this delicate balance can tip, causing them to release this stored carbon back into the atmosphere.

The RSPB’s latest missive, “Hen Harriers in the Firing Line – 2025”, has all the hallmarks of a tired detective novel: confident conclusions, convenient villains and crucial evidence that always seems to vanish

Driven grouse shooting is a significant economic driver in many remote upland areas.

Why is the RSPB pushing unverified data while refusing to publish how many birds live on its own reserves? Read our full response.

There’s a vigorous debate around the best way to manage our moorlands, some advocate “rewilding”, whilst others prefer more traditional and proven methods.

This report examines how different land management regimes in Wales can conserve and improve habitats to support biodiversity, particularly birdlife, and assesses their cost-effectiveness.

Is Moscar Moor really "trashed"? Our letter challenges activist claims with hard evidence on bird numbers, wildfire science, and the proven benefits of traditional moorland management.