Communities in Sheffield are calling for the government to strengthen the law on grouse moor burning following parts of the city being smothered by acrid smoke. Since the burning season opened on 1 October, a series of large fires have been set over several days on moorland near Strines and Stanage […]

Landmark legislation prohibiting the use of snare for trapping and killing foxes and other wildlife has come into force in Wales. The Welsh government says the move marks an “historic day for animal welfare”. Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths said “The use of snares are incompatible with what we want to […]

Hundreds of fires are to be set on carbon-rich peatlands in Northern England’s uplands over the next six-and-a-half months as the heather burning season opens today. The majority of fires are expected to take place in the North York Moors, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales national parks, as well as the […]

Scottish Water has announced that there will be no new grouse shooting leases created across its land. The decision follows the recent announcement by United Utilities that it will not be renewing grouse shooting leases on its vast water catchments across north west England. The water company will also review its […]

As another challenging season for grouse shooting opens today, a prominent nature conservation organisation is calling upon landowners to shift their focus from grouse shooting to revitalising moors for the benefit of nature. The appeal comes as shooting estates grapple with their fourth consecutive difficult season, marked by low grouse populations […]