Bradford Council is set to expand its peatland restoration programme on the district’s moorlands as part of its response to the climate and nature emergency.
National Trust ends grouse shooting at Park Hall in Peak District
The National Trust has decided to end grouse shooting on its land at Park Hall, in High Peak, Derbyshire, following the conclusion of an internal review. The Trust decided to not renew the lease due to ‘concerns over the management techniques utilised’ to promote the breeding of red grouse, which are […]
Grouse shooting faces uncertain future as landowners turn to rewilding
Senior members of the grouse shooting industry have warned that the controversial sport is facing an uncertain future amid the growing popularity of rewilding. In a talk given at the Game Fair in the run up to the ‘Glorious Twelfth’ of August, the traditional start of the grouse shooting season, shooting […]
Langholm Moor restoration initiative set to double in size
Langholm community hails deal with Duke of Buccleuch as ‘beacon of hope for people and planet’ A rewilding project on a former grouse moor at Langholm in southern Scotland has doubled in size after a “rollercoaster” fundraising campaign by local activists. The Langholm Initiative announced on Friday it had finally raised the £2.2m […]
Wild Moors welcomes Denton Park Estate’s ambitious rewilding plans
A leading nature restoration organisation has welcomed plans announced by Denton Park in Wharfedale to rewild the iconic estate.