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FAQs: The Economic and Environmental Impact of Shooting in the UK
Below are some frequently asked questions about the economic and environmental impact of shooting in the UK, with data taken from The...

Rob Beeson
Jan 31, 20252 min read


Our letter on stoats in Orkney featured in latest Times 'Sir, The year in letters' book
We're delighted that a letter written by Moorland Association Chief Executive Andrew Gilruth has been featured in the latest edition of...

Rob Beeson
Jan 31, 20251 min read


FAQs: Sphagnum Inoculation and Moorland Management
Below are some frequently asked questions concerning the use of sphagnum moss in moorland conservation, explaining some of the key issues...

Rob Beeson
Jan 30, 20254 min read


The Sphagnum Saga: How Our Moorland Is Being Failed
The current approach to moorland management, particularly the mandated sphagnum inoculation, is not achieving its intended conservation goal

Rob Beeson
Jan 30, 20257 min read


Have a big impact: write to your MP about wildfire risk
We are delighted with the coverage in The Daily Mail and The Daily Telegraph for our recent letter to the Home Secretary about wildfire...

Rob Beeson
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Heather & Grass Burning Licensing - Share Your Experience
As you probably know, the Heather and Grass etc. Burning (England) Regulations 2021 introduced new restrictions on burning on deep peat...

Rob Beeson
Jan 27, 20251 min read


FAQs: England's Moorland Wildfire Risk
Below is a summary of the key points made in the letter we recently sent to the Home Secretary outlining the risk of devastating...

Rob Beeson
Jan 23, 20253 min read


MA wildfire letter to Home Secretary featured in press
The Daily Telegraph and Daily Mail have published stories in response to the letter we sent to the Home Secretary outlining the risk of...

Rob Beeson
Jan 22, 20251 min read


England’s catastrophic wildfires will be blamed on the Home Office: our letter to the Home Secretary
We recently sent a letter to the Home Secretary outlining the very real risk of catastrophic wildfires engulfing our moorlands due to...

Andrew Gilruth
Jan 21, 20258 min read


“The Government has no plans to ban driven grouse shooting” – response to latest petition
The government does not plan to ban driven grouse shooting, stating that it can benefit the rural economy and be good for wildlife and...

Andrew Gilruth
Jan 20, 20251 min read


The Heather and Grass Burning Code Review: Have Your Say
The Heather and Grass Burning Code was published in 2007 and sets out voluntary guidance for land owners and managers in England ( you...

Andrew Gilruth
Jan 15, 20251 min read


The Moorland Association Licensing Project
Kate Russell of Tellus Natural Capital is supporting the Moorland Association with its licensing project. In this article she explains...

Rob Beeson
Jan 8, 20252 min read
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