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Latest announcements from the Moorland Association.


Latest Moorland Association News Roundup
Welcome to our latest news roundup, where we compile our most important updates from over the last month in one handy blog.

Rob Beeson
Mar 121 min read


Help Shape the Future of Our Website
We’ve recently redesigned our website to better serve our members and showcase the vital work being done to protect and enhance our uplands.

Rob Beeson
Feb 181 min read


Latest News Roundup
Welcome to our latest news roundup, where we focus on the work we're doing to highlight serious wildfire risks, take a look at the coverage

Rob Beeson
Feb 122 min read


The Moorland Association Licensing Project
Kate Russell of Tellus Natural Capital is supporting the Moorland Association with its licensing project. In this article she explains...

Rob Beeson
Jan 82 min read


Dates for your Diary in 2025
Please note the following dates for 2025 meetings. Moorland Association Members / Agents / Keepers’ Meetings February 2025 London –...

Rob Beeson
Dec 6, 20241 min read
Statement on video footage broadcast on Channel 4 News on 22 October 2023
As part of its coverage of publication of the RSPB Birdcrime Report 2023, Channel 4 News broadcast footage allegedly showing a wildlife...

Andrew Gilruth
Oct 24, 20241 min read
Moorland Association takes initiative on hen harriers
The evidence shows that the Defra recovery plan for hen harriers has boosted the species population so much that both of its Special...

Andrew Gilruth
Oct 3, 20242 min read
Moorland Association donation to the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust
The Moorland Association has donated £10,000 to the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust (GWT), in recognition of the immense pressure on...

Rob Beeson
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Moorland Association response to media article on hen harriers
The Moorland Association was approached by BBC North East and Cumbria, ahead of an article which will contain accusations from RSPB that...

Andrew Gilruth
Sep 11, 20241 min read
Moorland Association removed from Bird of Prey Crime Priority Delivery Group after questioning police surveillance techniques
The Moorland Association (MA) is perplexed that its membership of the Bird of Prey Crime Priority Delivery Group has been rescinded by...

Rob Beeson
Jul 22, 20242 min read
Moorland Association statement on Labour Party manifesto
The Moorland Association welcomes the commitment within the Labour Party’s manifesto, published today, that Labour, if elected, will...

Andrew Gilruth
Jun 13, 20241 min read
2024 AGM – Members’ update
Mark Cunliffe-Lister welcomed everyone to Swinton Park on Monday evening for the AGM. There was a strong turnout to hear his fourth and...

Rob Beeson
May 24, 20241 min read
Moorland Association elects new Chair
The Moorland Association has today announced that James Lambert OBE has been elected Chair of the organisation. James was elected...

Rob Beeson
May 24, 20242 min read
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If you are keen to follow what is being said in the press each day, we suggest you might like to subscribe to this upland newsletter here...

Rob Beeson
Apr 12, 20241 min read
Moorland Association asks Olivia Blake MP to clear the air
Small particles in the air we breathe can be detrimental to human health. In city centres these can come from a wide range of activities,...

Rob Beeson
Apr 3, 20243 min read
A precious landscape that’s well worth fighting for
by Andrew Gilruth With the government planning how it will meet its legally binding target of halting wildlife declines by 2030 it’s hard...

Andrew Gilruth
Jan 29, 20244 min read
Andrew Gilruth named new chief executive of the Moorland Association
ANDREW GILRUTH NAMED NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE MOORLAND ASSOCIATION The Moorland Association, which represents grouse moor owners and...

Rob Beeson
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Moorland Association director leaves after 10 years with a 'huge vote of thanks'
The Moorland Association today announced that Director Amanda Anderson will be moving on from her role at the end of this year. Mark...

Rob Beeson
Aug 22, 20231 min read
Moorland Association welcomes landmark peatland report
Monday, 23 January, 2023 : The Moorland Association today welcomed a landmark report on the impact of different land management practices...

Rob Beeson
Jan 23, 20232 min read
MOORLAND ASSOCIATION RESPONSE TO RSPB 2021 BIRD CRIME REPORT
Following publication of the RSPB bird crime report today, the Moorland Association has issued the following statement: We unreservedly...

Rob Beeson
Nov 15, 20221 min read
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