A Call for Your Feedback on Controlled Heather Burning

The Moorland Association is deeply committed to ensuring the health and resilience of our precious moorlands. We recognize that the future of heather moorland management is a subject of significant debate, particularly with mounting policy changes and proposed restrictions.

To foster an informed discussion, we have prepared our Draft Position Statement on Controlled Heather Burning, accompanied by a detailed set of FAQs.

These documents lay out our evidence-based position on why controlled heather burning must remain an essential tool for responsible land stewardship.

Your insights are invaluable so whether you are a landowner, land manager, scientist, policy expert, or a member of the public who cares deeply about the future of our uplands, we invite you to review both the full Draft Position Statement and the accompanying FAQs. Your constructive feedback will help shape our final position and ensure policies are grounded in robust evidence.

Please send your comments to agilruth@moorlandassociation.org. Your voice truly matters in safeguarding the future of these irreplaceable landscapes.