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Latest news, advice and opinion concerning nature and wildlife on UK moorland.


VIDEO: Wader Fest in the Yorkshire Dales
This video, courtesy of Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group, shows that our managed uplands are where the nation's stronghold of waders thrive.
Mar 201 min read


Protecting Ground-Nesting Birds: Why Predator Control is Vital for Conservation
As winter slips away and the days lengthen this is the time when predator control needs to be at its most focused.
Mar 132 min read

Guest Blog by The Future Landscapes Forum: 10 Ecological Principles to Guide the Conservation Management of the Moorlands and Uplands
Having published position statements on prescribed burning and bracken control FLF has now turned its attention to tree planting and the upl
Mar 72 min read


Conservation on the Moors: How Grouse Management Helps Protect Iconic Species
Grouse moor management significantly contributes to the conservation of specific habitats and species and in this blog post we explore how t
Feb 285 min read


Saving the Song of the Moors: A Guide to Curlew Conservation
The Eurasian curlew, with its distinctive, evocative call, once thrived in the UK, its presence a familiar part of the landscape.
Feb 267 min read


Conserving Black Grouse: A Comprehensive Guide
The black grouse, a striking bird inhabiting the upland fringe, serves as a crucial indicator species, reflecting the ecological health of o
Feb 257 min read


Can you imagine a nature reserve where thousands of rare waders come to breed?
Can you imagine a nature reserve where thousands of rare waders come to breed? A place that is beautiful to the eye, rich in wildlife and ev
Feb 251 min read


Peatlands as Carbon Stores: Why Wildfires Are a Threat
This blog post explores the critical role of UK peat soils in carbon storage and the devastating impact wildfires can have on these precious
Feb 244 min read


VIDEO: The waders are coming!
The golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) is a regular breeding bird on our managed moorlands. They require areas of very short vegetation to
Feb 131 min read


The Upland Story: Why Moorlands Matter and What We Can Do to Protect Them
Our precious heather moorland is facing increasing threats, and the people who live and work there are expressing profound concern for their
Feb 77 min read


FAQs: The People's Plan for the Uplands
Several frequently asked questions based on the findings from "The People’s Plan for the Uplands" report.
Feb 64 min read


Sustainable Driven Grouse Shooting: A Summary of The Evidence
This blog post provides a summary of the findings from a detailed report on the evidence surrounding sustainable driven grouse shooting.
Feb 57 min read


More Than a Pastime: The True Value of Shooting
This blog post explores the findings of an in-depth study - The Value of Shooting.
Feb 47 min read


FAQs: Sustainable Driven Grouse Shooting
Below are some frequently asked questions concerning the sustainability of driven grouse shooting, as covered in this report . What are...
Feb 34 min read


FAQs: The Economic and Environmental Impact of Shooting in the UK
Below are some frequently asked questions about the economic and environmental impact of shooting in the UK, with data taken from The...
Jan 312 min read


Our letter on stoats in Orkney featured in latest Times 'Sir, The year in letters' book
We're delighted that a letter written by Moorland Association Chief Executive Andrew Gilruth has been featured in the latest edition of...
Jan 311 min read
Award-wins for Moorland Association members Bolton Castle Estate and Geoff Eyre
The North of England Curlew Conservation awards were held on 18th August at Masham Town Hall. The awards, organised by Nidderdale...
Sep 4, 20242 min read
Children learn 'moor' about nature
The seventh annual ‘Let’s Learn Moor’ event, hosted over five days in July, has been a runaway success. An extraordinary 2,600 children...
Jul 26, 20241 min read
High rainfall blights bird nesting on the moors
The Moorland Association reports a poor breeding season for moorland birds, including hen harriers, as the exceptionally wet weather has...
Jun 26, 20242 min read
Cunning curlew rescue proves a success
Gamekeepers in the Yorkshire Dales hatched a cunning plan to save a clutch of curlew eggs after the mother bird was sadly killed by a dog...
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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