The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a general election to be held on 4 July. This is undoubtedly an important general election for nature and the uplands. Protecting and restoring upland landscapes plays a key role in tackling climate change, biodiversity loss and developing land-based jobs and skills. The incoming […]
Environmental campaigners are urging the UK government to bolster measures to protect peatlands from being damaged by the grouse shooting industry, following the conclusion of the moorland burning season. Wild Moors, an organisation which monitors protection of peatlands in the UK’s uplands, has documented over 360 instances of burning conducted by […]
Nature conservation organisations are urging England to match or exceed Scotland’s recent strides in protecting wildlife and the environment by regulating the grouse shooting industry.
A new law aimed at protecting wildlife and the environment by regulating the grouse shooting industry has passed its final vote in the Scottish Parliament. In a significant move for nature conservation, members of the Scottish Parliament have voted to pass the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill. This progressive legislation marks […]
In a significant move for nature conservation, members of the Scottish Parliament have voted to advance the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill to Phase 3 of the legislative process. This progressive legislation marks a pivotal moment in the management of Scotland’s uplands, particularly concerning the licensing of grouse shooting and intensive […]
