Grouse moors have been criticised for setting fires on fragile peatland habitat whilst the UK hosts the globally-important COP26 climate summit. Wild Moors documented some of the dozens of fires set on moorland estates across northern England this week, which were performed to provide younger, more nutritious heather to be eaten […]
Wildlife crime on Britain’s grouse moors hits highest level since records began
Attacks on protected birds of prey rose last year to the highest level since records began 30 years ago, with almost two thirds linked to gamebird shooting, according to a new report published by the RSPB. The charity’s annual Birdcrime report revealed that there were 137 confirmed incidents of bird of […]
Smoke pollution from grouse moor fires sparks complaints from Sheffield residents
Heather burning on the grouse moors above Sheffield has sparked an outpour of complaints from city residents over the impact of smoke on air quality. At least 30 large fires have been set on the Sheffield moors by sporting estates in the past week to cultivate younger, more nutritious heather for […]
More than 100 moorland fires reported in England in past four days
Campaigners say there has been a fivefold increase in damaging and ‘absurd’ burnings in national parks.
Grouse shooting ends on two Yorkshire Water moors
The water company is expected to looking at new ways to restore its land for nature.