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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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Oct 27, 2025 ∙ 6 min
The Potential Air Quality Impacts of Prescribed Burning and Wildfires in the British Uplands
Wildfire smoke releases up to four times more harmful pollutants than traditional prescribed burns, yet current policy ignores this vital difference, risking public health.
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Oct 16, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Natural England Wrong Again on Peat Burning
New research shows controlled peat burning before rewetting cuts methane emissions by over 95%, disproving Natural England’s claims and supporting traditional moorland management.
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Oct 14, 2025 ∙ 2 min
How Wildfire Fuel Load Increases under Unmanaged Conditions
Peer-reviewed studies show that when burning and cutting stop on upland moors, fuel loads rise four- to six-fold within 15–20 years, driving far more intense wildfires.
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