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Lake Vyrnwy and the Cost of Conservation: Are We Getting Value for Money?
This blog post discusses a comprehensive report commissioned by the Regional Moorland Groups that takes a close look at different approaches to land management in Wales.

Rob Beeson
Jun 23, 202510 min read


New Report Sheds Light on Land Management and Conservation at Lake Vyrnwy
"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

Rob Beeson
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Introducing the New LIV Vaccine Initiative
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.

Andrew Gilruth
Jun 20, 20251 min read


How Gamekeepers Lead Wildfire Prevention
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.

Rob Beeson
Jun 20, 20253 min read


Response to The Guardian: Why Managed Moorland Must Be Part of the Climate Solution
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.

Rob Beeson
Jun 19, 20252 min read


Message for Natural England: The G7 and White House Backs Controlled Burning
World leaders have spoken at G7 Kananaskis 2025 - and they back the return of traditional land management.

Andrew Gilruth
Jun 19, 20252 min read


Summary: The Moorland Association's Driven Grouse Shooting Briefing Note
This is a summary of our full briefing note, published in advance of the Westminster debate on the future of driven grouse shooting.

Rob Beeson
Jun 18, 20259 min read


Grouse Shooting Debate: Get The Facts - Read Our Essential Briefing Note
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.

Rob Beeson
Jun 18, 20252 min read


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

Rob Beeson
Jun 18, 20251 min read


Why Grouse Moors Are a Sanctuary for Ground-Nesting Birds
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

Rob Beeson
Jun 18, 20253 min read


How Traditional Moorland Management Protects Our Priceless Uplands
It’s a critical moment to understand the immense, positive impact that traditional moorland management has on our precious countryside.

Rob Beeson
Jun 17, 20253 min read


Playing with Fire: The Policies Turning Moorlands into Tinderboxes
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.

Rob Beeson
Jun 17, 20255 min read
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