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Prescribed Burn at Stalybridge: What Really Happened
On Tuesday 18th March, a prescribed fire was reported to have got away from skilled personnel as they were conducting a planned burn.
Mar 243 min read


Clearing the Air: Understanding the Differences Between Smoke from Controlled Burning and Smoke from Wildfires
Not all smoke is created equal. Understanding the difference between the smoke from a wildfire and that from a controlled burn is crucial.
Mar 215 min read

The Inevitable Blaze: Understanding and Mitigating Wildfire Risk in the UK's Moorlands
The Peak District National Park is a natural treasure enjoyed by 13 million visitors every year. Wildfire is a growing threat.
Mar 207 min read


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


An Update on Defra’s Review of The Heather & Grass Burning Code 2007
The Moorland Association was represented at two workshops held by Defra and Natural England in February and March 2025 to start the process
Mar 192 min read


Report Reveals Key Factors Behind Hen Harrier Recovery
A recently commissioned report by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) for Natural England looked into this puzzle.
Mar 195 min read


FAQs: Bracken Management in Great Britain
These frequently asked questions are taken from a report published by the Future Landscapes Forum on the issues caused by bracken in the UK.
Mar 185 min read


Hen Harrier Brood Management: An Update
A Natural England-led evaluation of the hen harrier brood management trial has concluded that it is has led to more hen harriers successfull
Mar 141 min read

Bracken in the UK: Impacts, Challenges, and the Future of Control
This blog post aims to unpack the key insights from a report by The Future Landscapes Forum, a group of leading academics and practitioners.
Mar 138 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
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