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What the Covid Inquiry Teaches Us About Moorland Policy
What can the Covid Inquiry teach us about moorland policy? We explore the dangers of silencing debate and ignoring local expertise on rising wildfire risks.

Andrew Gilruth
Dec 4, 20253 min read


Prevention vs. Cure: New Research Quantifies the Value of Controlled Burning
New research reveals prescribed burning is 16x more cost-effective than fire suppression. Learn how proactive land management protects rural livelihoods from wildfire.

Rob Beeson
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Have Your Say on the New Burning Application Process
Whether you have attempted to apply, tried and given up, or looked at the requirements and decided it was too overwhelming, we need to know.

Rob Beeson
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Parliamentary Update: Wildfire Mitigation, Hen Harrier Recovery and Moorland Management
Latest Parliamentary update covering wildfire mitigation, Hen Harrier recovery & moorland management. Essential reading for gamekeepers and land managers.

Rob Beeson
Dec 2, 20258 min read


Why is Defra Launching a Major Peatland Evidence Review Now?
Why is Defra launching a peatland evidence review now? We explore how new wildfire science and legal challenges are forcing a rethink of heather burning bans.

Andrew Gilruth
Dec 1, 20255 min read


Choking on the Details: Why Focusing on Wood Stoves Misses the UK’s Growing Air Quality Threat
Does focusing on wood stoves ignore the UK's real air quality crisis? Read our analysis on why current pollution narratives miss the bigger picture.

Rob Beeson
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Study Reveals How Daily Moisture Changes Shape Wildfire Risk
Research from the North York Moors reveals how daily changes in heather moisture affect wildfire risk, highlighting when and why moorlands are most vulnerable.

Rob Beeson
Dec 1, 20253 min read


A Victory for Evidence: Grouse Gain Vital Protection Under New Licence
Natural England lists Red Grouse as a bird of conservation concern under new licences. Discover why this vital step supports predator control and species recovery.

Rob Beeson
Nov 28, 20253 min read


UK Wildfire Response Is "30 Years Behind" - And Firefighters Are Paying the Price
When moorlands burn, the UK's fragmented emergency system puts lives at risk. Here, frontline experts reveal why our wildfire governance is stuck in the past, and what needs to change.

Rob Beeson
Nov 27, 20255 min read


Welsh Wildlife Crisis: Why Active Management Beats Rewilding
A new NRW report reveals the Welsh wildlife crisis. Discover why active moorland management beats rewilding in saving species from vegetation succession.

Rob Beeson
Nov 26, 20253 min read


Internal NE Briefing Obtained by MA Raises Eyebrows Over Wildfire Rules
The Moorland Association reveals an internal Natural England briefing restricting staff from tackling small wildfires. We call for an urgent review of this policy.

Andrew Gilruth
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Our Firefighters Are Right - But They Only Have Half the Solution
The FBU is right: fire services need support. But suppression is only half the solution. Read why proactive fuel management is vital to prevent UK wildfires.

Rob Beeson
Nov 25, 20255 min read
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