Welcome to our latest news roundup, where we compile our most important updates from over the last month in one handy blog.
Winter burning is the most effective method of reducing fuel loads, so why is Natural England ignoring the facts?
Natural England’s restrictions on heather burning fuel wildfire risk, with experts agreeing that winter burns reduce fire intensity, yet these restrictions persist.
Government supports game shooting (yet again)
Defra reaffirms its support for lawful and sustainable shooting, dismissing calls for bans and highlighting the sector’s voluntary transition away from lead ammunition.
Our New Online Resources
We're in the process of building a library of resources on our new website. If you have any suggestions for what you'd like us to add, email rbeeson@moorlandassociation.org.
MA Voices Concerns Over Gamebird Release Licence Delays
Countryside groups including the Moorland Association have written to Defra, urging them to address delays in issuing gamebird release licences GL43 and GL45.