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Emergency Wildfire Action: What Moorland Managers Need to Know
This blog provides guidance on when you can act without prior authorisation from Natural England.
Andrew Gilruth
Mar 284 min read


National fire chiefs call for “strategic” decisions to reduce “tinderbox” wildfire risk
The growing of risk of catastrophic wildfires has led to fire chiefs demanding that the Government gets to grip with the risk.
Andrew Gilruth
Mar 284 min read

The Problems Caused by Bracken
Bracken might appear to be a picturesque part of the landscape but it is a significant and growing problem.
Rob Beeson
Mar 288 min read


Huge wildfires in Yorkshire 'inevitable' as Government urged to avoid 'Los Angeles-style tragedy'
The government is being urged to avoid a "Los Angeles style tragedy" posed by the increasing risk of wildfires on moorlands.
Rob Beeson
Mar 273 min read

Ticks: Understanding the Rising Risks and How to Stay Safe
Ticks, those tiny blood-sucking arachnids, are more than just a nuisance; they're a growing concern in the UK countryside.
Rob Beeson
Mar 266 min read


What is Integrated Moorland Management?
This blog post discusses what integrated moorland management truly means, drawing on current knowledge.
Rob Beeson
Mar 265 min read


What 10 Years of Research Tells Us About Protecting Our Peatlands
The PEATLAND-ES-UK project has been meticulously comparing different approaches to managing heather moorland.
Rob Beeson
Mar 257 min read


Update on GL43 and GL45
If you release pheasants or red legged partridges on their low ground, near protected sites, Defra shared some mixed news on 21 March.
Andrew Gilruth
Mar 241 min read


Prescribed Burn at Stalybridge: What Really Happened
On Tuesday 18th March, a prescribed fire was reported to have got away from skilled personnel as they were conducting a planned burn.
Rob Beeson
Mar 243 min read


Clearing the Air: Understanding the Differences Between Smoke from Controlled Burning and Smoke from Wildfires
Not all smoke is created equal. Understanding the difference between the smoke from a wildfire and that from a controlled burn is crucial.
Rob Beeson
Mar 215 min read
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