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Moorland Association Submission to the Public Accounts Committee Inquiry on Environmental Regulation 2026 - A Summary
The Moorland Association proposes a system reset for environmental regulation. Discover how Local Environment Boards can deliver better results for land managers.

Andrew Gilruth
Feb 53 min read


Video: Female Hen Harrier on Yorkshire Dales Grouse Moor
This footage of a female hen harrier was filmed recently by a volunteer raptor worker who collaborates with a head gamekeeper and Natural England.

Rob Beeson
Feb 51 min read


MPs Grill Defra and Regulators on "Broken" Systems, Bureaucracy, and Risks to Food Production
MPs grill Defra, EA & NE on "broken" systems and red tape. Read our summary of the critical PAC hearing regarding regulatory burdens and food production risks.

Rob Beeson
Feb 45 min read


Clarifying Recent Commentary on the Judicial Review
Clarifying the Moorland Association’s High Court appeal: Separating legal reality from online myths regarding burning regulations, wildfire risk, and public safety.

Andrew Gilruth
Feb 34 min read


Tradition in Action: How Burning and Cutting Help Save Our Heathland Birds
New science confirms: Traditional burning and cutting are vital for saving heathland birds. Discover why mosaic management beats 'doing nothing'.

Rob Beeson
Feb 34 min read


Why We Are Appealing the Judicial Review Decision
The Moorland Association is appealing the High Court’s refusal regarding burning regulations, citing concerns over how wildfire risks and public safety were assessed.

Andrew Gilruth
Feb 23 min read


URGENT: The Clock is Ticking - Protect the Future of the North Pennines
Respond to the Management Plan consultation by 10th Feb to support active management and safeguard our moorlands. Act now.

Rob Beeson
Feb 24 min read


Understanding the Long-Term Health Risks of Wildfire Smoke
New research links chronic wildfire smoke exposure to increased stroke risk. Learn why preventing large-scale wildfires is a vital public health necessity.

Rob Beeson
Jan 302 min read


The Article That "Doesn't Exist": Why Defra Must Acknowledge New Science on Prescribed Burning
Is Defra ignoring science? New research on soil heating beneath prescribed burns challenges moorland restrictions. See why the government must correct the record.

Rob Beeson
Jan 302 min read


Video: The Importance of Controlled ‘Cool’ Burning on Heather Moorland
Geoff Eyre, winner of the Innovation in Conservation category of the 2025 Schöffel Countryside Awards, explains the importance of controlled ‘cool’ burning for the health of the UK’s moorlands.

Rob Beeson
Jan 291 min read


Upland Sheep Farming Fights Climate Change: The Science
New science reveals upland sheep farming fights climate change through soil methane sinks and low-carbon grazing. It's time to update the narrative.

Rob Beeson
Jan 294 min read


High Court Ruling Leaves Wildfire Risks Unresolved
High Court refuses the Moorland Association's challenge to Defra's heather burning rules. The debate on wildfire safety and land management continues.

Andrew Gilruth
Jan 281 min read
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