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Berwyn's Birds: The Impact After Driven Grouse Shooting Ended
The Berwyn is constantly changing. A detailed study, spanning several decades, looked at these changes.

Rob Beeson
Apr 4, 20256 min read


Lake District: Major risk of 'catastrophic wildfires'
The Moorland Association are quoted in this excellent piece by Maureen Hodges on the massive wildfire risk in The Cumberland News.

Rob Beeson
Apr 4, 20251 min read


What You Must Consider Before Responding to a Wildfire
Before heading to a site with a wildfire, moorland managers should carefully assess several critical factors.

Andrew Gilruth
Apr 3, 20252 min read


The Wait Goes On to See if Natural England will Issue a Licence to Continue the Work of the Brood Management Trial
Six months after applying for a licence, we are still waiting to hear if Natural England is interested in continuing the successful trial.

Andrew Gilruth
Apr 3, 20253 min read


Peatlands, Grouse and a Balancing Act
A summary of the key issues outlined in the GWCT’s Peatland Report.

Rob Beeson
Apr 2, 20255 min read


Defra Now Consulting on Proposals to Further Restrict Heather Burning
Explore the latest heather burning consultation updates. Learn about proposed restrictions on heather burning - have your say before 25 May

Andrew Gilruth
Mar 31, 20253 min read


VIDEO: Surge in Heather Beetle Threatens Health of Moorlands
We are witnessing a huge increase in adult heather beetle at the moment which doesn’t bode well for the health of our moorland areas.

Rob Beeson
Mar 31, 20251 min read


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 28, 20254 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 28, 20254 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 28, 20258 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 27, 20253 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 26, 20256 min read
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