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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


Westminster Debate Reveals Deep Concerns Over Natural England
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.

Rob Beeson
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Scottish Wildfire Emergency: The Inevitable Result of Irrational Policy
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.

Rob Beeson
Jul 1, 20251 min read


Helping Curlews Take Flight: What We’re Learning from Headstarting Projects
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.

Rob Beeson
Jun 30, 20251 min read


What Happened During the Westminster Debate on Driven Grouse Shooting?
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.

Rob Beeson
Jun 30, 20253 min read


Hen Harrier Recovery Ignored as RSPB Pushes Misleading Claims: Our Letter to The Telegraph
We respond to a recent piece in The Telegraph - 'Protected hen harriers being killed off in record numbers'.

Andrew Gilruth
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Moorland’s Hidden Power: How Peatlands Capture and Store Carbon
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.

Rob Beeson
Jun 27, 20253 min read


From Science to Spin: How The RSPB is Losing Credibility on Hen Harriers
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

Andrew Gilruth
Jun 26, 20255 min read


Rural Livelihoods: The Economic Engine of Grouse Moors
Driven grouse shooting is a significant economic driver in many remote upland areas.

Rob Beeson
Jun 26, 20252 min read


Response to RSPB Press Release Accusing Gamekeepers of Killing Hen Harriers
Why is the RSPB pushing unverified data while refusing to publish how many birds live on its own reserves? Read our full response.

Andrew Gilruth
Jun 26, 20252 min read


Beyond Rewilding: Why Traditional Practices Outperform Untested Alternatives
There’s a vigorous debate around the best way to manage our moorlands, some advocate “rewilding”, whilst others prefer more traditional and proven methods.

Rob Beeson
Jun 25, 20256 min read
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