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 […]

England’s largest corporate landowner, United Utilities, has announced its decision to cease grouse shooting on its extensive moorlands across the north west. The water company’s decision was announced this week following a review of its position initiated in March. As shooting leases reach their conclusion at various stages between now and […]

The Climate Change Committee has strongly criticised the government for its shortcomings in harnessing the power of nature to combat climate change. In a report released this week, the independent body responsible for advising the UK government on emissions reductions and climate change adaptation highlighted several key areas where the government’s […]