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Natural England lists Red Grouse as a bird of conservation concern under new licences. Discover why this vital step supports predator control and species recovery.

When moorlands burn, the UK's fragmented emergency system puts lives at risk. Here, frontline experts reveal why our wildfire governance is stuck in the past, and what needs to change.

A new NRW report reveals the Welsh wildlife crisis. Discover why active moorland management beats rewilding in saving species from vegetation succession.

The Moorland Association reveals an internal Natural England briefing restricting staff from tackling small wildfires. We call for an urgent review of this policy.

The FBU is right: fire services need support. But suppression is only half the solution. Read why proactive fuel management is vital to prevent UK wildfires.

Dr Andreas Heinemeyer’s long-term research challenges assumptions about moorland burning, showing that evidence - not opinion - must guide peatland management decisions.

New BTO research confirms active management boosts Curlew survival. Discover how keepers and farmers in the Yorkshire Dales support near-stable populations.

The Moorland Association has filed for Judicial Review against Defra’s 2025 burning regulations. Read the grounds of our claim and what happens next.

A recently circulated internal Natural England email highlights the challenges of maintaining transparent, evidence-led decision-making.

Controlled heather burning prevents catastrophic wildfires and protects peat. Here's what the science actually says about this misunderstood practice.

Discover how dedicated land stewards across England's uplands are reversing wildlife decline through innovative moorland management. Real results from 4 conservation projects.

Brazil’s Cerrado is reintroducing controlled burning after a ban led to severe wildfires. This summary explains what went wrong and how planned fire protects people and habitats.