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“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


Protecting the Moorlands of England with Marine 3 Fire: Guest Blog by Mosmart UK
The Moorlands of England are among the UK’s most treasured landscapes, known for their natural beauty, unique ecosystems, and cultural...

Rob Beeson
Jan 8, 20252 min read


Natural England contradicts itself over hen harriers
The moorland communities we represent applaud the mature leadership of Defra which has overseen the extraordinary recovery of hen...

Andrew Gilruth
Dec 18, 20241 min read


Dates for your Diary in 2025
Please note the following dates for 2025 meetings. Moorland Association Members / Agents / Keepers’ Meetings February 2025 London –...

Rob Beeson
Dec 6, 20241 min read
Still no action on wildfire risk despite the evidence
Officials from Defra, the Home Office and Natural England visited moors in the Peak District last week. The Game and Wildlife...

Andrew Gilruth
Oct 30, 20242 min read
Syon House Dinner
Our heartfelt thanks to their Graces the Duke of Norfolk, the Duke of Northumberland, and the Duke of Westminster, for the recent dinner...

Rob Beeson
Oct 30, 20241 min read
The extraordinary legacy of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
The Moorland Association sent this letter to the Financial Times this week, in response to a commentary by Guy Shrubsole. Sir, Guy...

Rob Beeson
Oct 25, 20241 min read
Letter to The Guardian regarding the RSPB's bird crime report
The Moorland Association sent the following letter to The Guardian in response to an article published this week about hen harriers. Sir,...

Andrew Gilruth
Oct 25, 20241 min read
Statement on video footage broadcast on Channel 4 News on 22 October 2023
As part of its coverage of publication of the RSPB Birdcrime Report 2023, Channel 4 News broadcast footage allegedly showing a wildlife...

Andrew Gilruth
Oct 24, 20241 min read
RSPB deliberately misleading the public on bird crime
The Moorland Association said today the latest Birdcrime report published by the RSPB is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public on...

Andrew Gilruth
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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