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New research tells Government what farmers want from new peatland strategy
As Defra prepares to announce England’s largest ever peatland restoration scheme as part of its Nature for Climate Fund, new research...

Rob Beeson
Aug 24, 20203 min read
Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust calls for change to gull licensing system
During April and May, 183 gamekeepers, shepherds and shoot managers reported witnessing incidents of gull predation on nests and chicks...

Rob Beeson
Aug 20, 20201 min read
Grouse shooting essential for the survival of Moorland Communities, new study finds
University of Northampton researchers conduct wide-ranging survey into economic and social effects of the sport on moorland communities...

Rob Beeson
Aug 10, 20203 min read
Local peatland restoration project aids fight against climate change
A £1.5m restoration project in Yorkshire has provided valuable protection for the local peatland and its ability to combat climate...

Rob Beeson
Aug 5, 20203 min read
Moorland Association vice-chairman on BBC Radio 4 Today
The curlew is one of the UK’s most endangered bird species. Yet it is thriving on grouse moors thanks to skilled land management. Tom...

Rob Beeson
Jul 4, 20201 min read
Key scientific reports shine new light on value of heather burning
A dossier of new evidence on peatland protection has highlighted a raft of scientific findings that could help shape future conservation...

Rob Beeson
Jul 2, 20203 min read
Peregrine falcons thrive on grouse moors during lockdown
Peregrine falcons have thrived on grouse moors during lockdown, with successful fledging taking place in three nests across the Forest of...

Rob Beeson
Jul 1, 20202 min read
Firefighting gamekeepers save important moorland restoration project
Gamekeepers and moorland managers in the Peak District have saved one of the most important moorland restoration projects in the country...

Rob Beeson
Jun 26, 20201 min read
Rural organisations welcome DEFRA General Licence announcement
The Countryside Alliance, Moorland Association and National Gamekeepers Organisation have welcomed the announcement by DEFRA that six...

Rob Beeson
Jun 19, 20202 min read
Hopes rise for hen harrier breeding
Hopes of a successful breeding season rose today after moorland estates managed for red grouse across the North of England have reported...

Rob Beeson
Jun 18, 20202 min read
Rural organisations call for wildlife licencing in England to be brought back into central government
Leading rural organisations have today joined forces to call on the Environment Secretary, George Eustice, to bring the chaotic wildlife...

Rob Beeson
Jun 2, 20202 min read
Science and facts are needed in the debate to end raptor persecution
Amanda Anderson, Director of the Moorland Association, today urged that science and facts should dominate the debate over raptor...

Rob Beeson
May 29, 20202 min read
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