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Andrew Gilruth
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Chief Executive, Moorland Association
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Join date: Apr 1, 2025
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Andrew was named Chief Executive at the Moorland Association in December 2023 and is a leading figure in the conservation and sustainable land management sector, having served the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) for more than 14 years as Director of Communications Membership and Marketing.
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Dec 4, 2025 ∙ 3 min
What the Covid Inquiry Teaches Us About Moorland Policy
What can the Covid Inquiry teach us about moorland policy? We explore the dangers of silencing debate and ignoring local expertise on rising wildfire risks.
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Dec 1, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Why is Defra Launching a Major Peatland Evidence Review Now?
Why is Defra launching a peatland evidence review now? We explore how new wildfire science and legal challenges are forcing a rethink of heather burning bans.
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Nov 25, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Internal NE Briefing Obtained by MA Raises Eyebrows Over Wildfire Rules
The Moorland Association reveals an internal Natural England briefing restricting staff from tackling small wildfires. We call for an urgent review of this policy.
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