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FAQs: Sustainable Driven Grouse Shooting
Below are some frequently asked questions concerning the sustainability of driven grouse shooting, as covered in this report . What are...

Rob Beeson
Feb 3, 20254 min read


A hillsides policy that is adding fuel to the fire: our piece in the Yorkshire Post
This article written by Moorland Association Chief Executive Andrew Gilruth appeared in the Yorkshire Post on 1st February 2025: Click...

Andrew Gilruth
Feb 3, 20251 min read


Last chance to shape the Heather and Grass Burning Code
We are seeking your input on the Heather and Grass Burning Code. The current code was published in 2007 and Natural England has been...

Rob Beeson
Feb 3, 20251 min read


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
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