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The evocative call of the curlew is a sound that was once common across the UK but is becoming increasingly rare.

This seemingly unremarkable, small, olive-brown beetle, around 6mm long, has been grazing on heather for thousands of years. However, in recent times, outbreaks have become more frequent and intense, causing widespread damage and raising concerns about the health of our heather moorlands.

The article below appear in The Times on 15th April 2025:

We are aware that a gamekeeper has been charged with an alleged wildlife crime.

Defra must be congratulated on its commitment to protecting our uplands, yet its actions are resulting in them going up in flames.

Since we are experiencing our worst year for wildfires and scientists are predicting climate change to increase these fourfold it’s astonishing that government policy is making the situation even worse, through rapidly increasing the vegetation fuel load.

With hen harriers beginning to settle on our moors again we must update you on Natural England’s recent decision regarding our application for a hen harrier conservation licence.

We recently sent a letter to the Deputy Prime Minister, who is now responsible for handling the urgent threat of wildfire, highlighting how Government policies are exacerbating the problem.

Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand the potential impacts of Defra's proposals and in formulating a comprehensive response.

The bird nesting season is upon us and so at this time of year our moor keepers enter a phase of extra vigilance.

The past few days have witnessed a stark and worrying increase in wildfire incidents across the United Kingdom.

Have you ever wondered what effect poor government policy can have on rural landscapes? Look no further.