Moorland Association
Moorland Association members are passionate in their care for 860,000 acres of heather moorland in England and Wales.
- Moorland Association Submission to the Public Accounts Committee Inquiry on Environmental Regulation 2026 - A Summary: www.moorlandassociation.org/post/moorlan...
- Understanding the Long-Term Health Risks of Wildfire Smoke: www.moorlandassociation.org/post/underst...
- 🦅 Female hen harrier on a grouse moor - courtesy of the Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group This footage was filmed recently by a volunteer raptor worker who collaborates with a head gamekeeper and Natural England.
- MPs Grill Defra and Regulators on "Broken" Systems, Bureaucracy, and Risks to Food Production 🚜 On Monday, the Public Accounts Committee questioned figures from Defra, the Environment Agency and Natural England following the publication of a critical report. See what was said - link in replies 👇
- 📷 Courtesy of the Northern Pennines Moorland Group. Many wader species will be arriving on the moors very soon. Golden plover, curlew and other wader species often arrive in the farm fields first, keep an eye out for them!
- ⏳ The clock is ticking for the North Pennines. We are at a critical crossroads for the future of this iconic landscape. From biodiversity to local heritage, the stakes couldn't be higher. Read why we need urgent action NOW - link is in replies:
- 🎞️ Courtesy of the Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group. Fantastic clip of a big flock of Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) on a keepered moor on the northern edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
- ⚖️ We are appealing the Judicial Review decision on moorland burning. Legal clarity is essential for practical land management, wildfire prevention, and protecting rural livelihoods. Upland conservation must be based on evidence and certainty. Read why we are taking this step - link is in replies.
- 🎞️ Courtesy of the Northern Pennines Moorland Group: Habitat is everything! Grouse have already formed pairs and are usually settled in their territories, although there’s still some movement, especially when there’s snow.
- 🚨 The Health Impact of Wildfire Smoke A major new study reveals the serious long-term health risks associated with wildfire smoke: www.moorlandassociation.org/post/underst...
