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The Moorland Association, in partnership with the England & Wales Wildfire Forum (EWWF), is championing an essential free training course designed specifically for land managers.

As the UK faces an escalating threat from wildfires, we want to share important insights ahead of the upcoming House of Lords debate on "Reducing the risk and mitigating the effects of wildfires."

These frequently asked questions are taken from the report: Burning Money - How nature groups cash in on disastrous policies they helped create to fix imaginary problems.

Our moorlands are facing unprecedented challenges due to Natural England's policies, which have been described as irrational, unproven, and expensive.

There’s a quiet but critical conversation unfolding in Westminster right now: should Natural England be reformed, or scrapped entirely? For many in the countryside - gamekeepers, conservationists, farmers, and landowners alike - it’s a question long overdue.

Ahead of yet another Commons debate orchestrated by Wild Justice, the RSPB is mobilising its supporters to write to MPs demanding more regulation of grouse moors. But read their letter closely and you’ll notice something missing: facts.

Research from the North Pennines adds to growing evidence that traditional grouse moor management - including controlled heather burning - can benefit the health of peatlands.

A report commissioned by the Campaign for the Protection of Moorland Communities looks closely at issues surrounding moorland management, suggesting that current policies, heavily influenced by some nature groups, may be creating more problems than they solve.

These frequently asked questions are taken from the research paper: Cost of UK Wildfires per Hectare: Methods and Estimates.

The Moorland Association is proud to sponsor the Gamekeeper Countryside Worker Apprenticeship Scheme at Craven College.

Ahead of Sunday's deadline we have submitted our response to Defra's Heather & Grass Burning Consultation.

The future of heather moorland management is at a crossroads. In light of mounting policy changes and growing debate, the Moorland Association has prepared a draft position statement on controlled heather burning.