Nature

Grouse moor management significantly contributes to the conservation of specific habitats and species and in this blog post we explore how t

The Eurasian curlew, with its distinctive, evocative call, once thrived in the UK, its presence a familiar part of the landscape.

The black grouse, a striking bird inhabiting the upland fringe, serves as a crucial indicator species, reflecting the ecological health of o

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

This blog post explores the critical role of UK peat soils in carbon storage and the devastating impact wildfires can have on these precious

The golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) is a regular breeding bird on our managed moorlands. They require areas of very short vegetation to

Our precious heather moorland is facing increasing threats, and the people who live and work there are expressing profound concern for their

Several frequently asked questions based on the findings from "The People’s Plan for the Uplands" report.

This blog post provides a summary of the findings from a detailed report on the evidence surrounding sustainable driven grouse shooting.

This blog post explores the findings of an in-depth study - The Value of Shooting.

Below are some frequently asked questions concerning the sustainability of driven grouse shooting, as covered in this report . What are...

Below are some frequently asked questions about the economic and environmental impact of shooting in the UK, with data taken from The...

We're delighted that a letter written by Moorland Association Chief Executive Andrew Gilruth has been featured in the latest edition of...

The North of England Curlew Conservation awards were held on 18th August at Masham Town Hall. The awards, organised by Nidderdale...

The seventh annual ‘Let’s Learn Moor’ event, hosted over five days in July, has been a runaway success. An extraordinary 2,600 children...

The Moorland Association reports a poor breeding season for moorland birds, including hen harriers, as the exceptionally wet weather has...

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...

The following letter for publication has been sent to The Guardian by Andrew Gilruth, Chief Executive of the Moorland Association. Sir,...

The Moorland Association welcomes the  commitment within the Labour Party’s manifesto, published today, that Labour, if elected, will...

Landowners in the North York Moors are hosting a series of Moorland Safaris to celebrate the thriving birdlife on grouse moors in the...