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VIDEO: Bird Nesting Season Underway on the Yorkshire Dales
The bird nesting season is upon us and so at this time of year our moor keepers enter a phase of extra vigilance.
Rob Beeson
Apr 81 min read


UK Wildfires: A Nation Under Threat
The past few days have witnessed a stark and worrying increase in wildfire incidents across the United Kingdom.
Rob Beeson
Apr 77 min read


Fuelled by Policy Failure: Swaledale Wildfire Was Avoidable
Have you ever wondered what effect poor government policy can have on rural landscapes? Look no further.
Rob Beeson
Apr 73 min read


Berwyn's Birds: The Impact After Driven Grouse Shooting Ended
The Berwyn is constantly changing. A detailed study, spanning several decades, looked at these changes.
Rob Beeson
Apr 46 min read


Lake District: Major risk of 'catastrophic wildfires'
The Moorland Association are quoted in this excellent piece by Maureen Hodges on the massive wildfire risk in The Cumberland News.
Rob Beeson
Apr 41 min read


What You Must Consider Before Responding to a Wildfire
Before heading to a site with a wildfire, moorland managers should carefully assess several critical factors.
Andrew Gilruth
Apr 32 min read


The Wait Goes On to See if Natural England will Issue a Licence to Continue the Work of the Brood Management Trial
Six months after applying for a licence, we are still waiting to hear if Natural England is interested in continuing the successful trial.
Andrew Gilruth
Apr 33 min read


Peatlands, Grouse and a Balancing Act
A summary of the key issues outlined in the GWCT’s Peatland Report.
Rob Beeson
Apr 25 min read


Defra Now Consulting on Proposals to Further Restrict Heather Burning
Explore the latest heather burning consultation updates. Learn about proposed restrictions on heather burning - have your say before 25 May
Andrew Gilruth
Mar 313 min read

VIDEO: Surge in Heather Beetle Threatens Health of Moorlands
We are witnessing a huge increase in adult heather beetle at the moment which doesn’t bode well for the health of our moorland areas.
Rob Beeson
Mar 311 min read
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