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Jan 82 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...
Dec 6, 20241 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 –...
Oct 24, 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...
Oct 3, 20242 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...
Oct 2, 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...
Sep 11, 20241 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...
Jul 22, 20242 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Moorland Association (MA) is perplexed that its membership of the Bird of Prey Crime Priority Delivery Group has been rescinded by...
Jun 13, 20241 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...
May 24, 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...
May 24, 20242 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...
Apr 12, 20241 min read
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Apr 3, 20243 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,...
Jan 29, 20244 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...
Dec 11, 20232 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...
Aug 22, 20231 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...
Jan 23, 20232 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...
Nov 15, 20221 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...
Jun 9, 20225 min read
Trio of conservation awards for Moorland Association estates
Three Moorland Association estates – Swinton, Egton and Coverhead – have won prestigious ‘Life on Land’ awards for their conservation...
May 18, 20211 min read
Moorland Association welcomes Defra Peat Action Plan
The Moorland Association today welcomed the publication of the England Peat Action Plan and said that grouse moors will continue to play...
May 5, 20212 min read
National sky lantern ban needed, new coalition urges
The government should act now and make the use of sky lanterns illegal, that’s the message from leading farming, environment, animal and...
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