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Is Natural England reclassifying your SSSI land as 'wet heath'? Discover how WFAs impact moorland management and share your experience to help us take action.

The Moorland Association urges caution on golden eagle reintroduction in Northern England. Members must look past media hype and demand robust practical evidence.

Environment Agency-backed research shows blanket bogs vary naturally in wetness and vegetation - raising serious questions about how Natural England classifies them as "degraded" or "intact."

The Moorland Association challenges Natural England over "rigorous peer review" claims after new evidence gaps and missing records are revealed. Read the latest update.

Discover how UK wind farms impact moorland birds. Learn about collision risks, habitat displacement for species like hen harriers, and key mitigation strategies.

Are current upland land management policies fuelling Northern England's moorland wildfires? Learn why controlled burning is vital to prevent disasters.

Who pays for English moorland management? Explore how private funding protects carbon stores, prevents wildfires, and secures the future of rare breeding waders.

✅ KEY TAKEAWAY: Resist pressure from vague Natural England access requests. Insist on full written clarification regarding contractors and safeguards before granting entry. Use the Moorland Association’s template to demand absolute transparency. The Moorland Association is aware that members are now being approached by Natural England for access in connection with the 2026 national Merlin survey. These requests appear to be arriving late and with limited detail. Members shoul

Labour's Land Use Framework threatens vital private conservation on grouse moors. Learn how game shooting protects curlews and saves taxpayers £1.3bn.

Preventing uncontrolled wildfires through active land management is essential not only for conservation but for protecting the mental health and brain development of children in our rural communities.

Discover how managed moorlands and dedicated gamekeepers are helping the merlin, the UK's smallest falcon, thrive despite national decline.

Discover the truth about England's peatland emissions. Grouse moors account for just 2.3%, while lowland farming drives 92%. Explore the GWCT data.