Government proposals to further restrictions on peat burning do not have the best interests of wildlife and habitats at heart ...

The NFU will be responding to the government's consultation on proposals to extend the ban on burning heather and grass on ...

Nature-rich peatland habitats are to be better protected under plans set out by the UK Government. Under the proposals, the ...

As wildfires continue to spread across the UK, campaigners are raising concerns following the government's announcement of further restrictions on peat burning.

Campaigners warn that extending peat burning restrictions could heighten wildfire risk across UK uplands and harm rural communities.

Government proposes stricter heather burning restrictions, despite research showing controlled burns benefit carbon ...

UK government plans to further restrict controlled burning on peatland has been met with criticism by campaigners, who say ...

“We are also looking at next steps for measures to ban horticultural peat.” Meanwhile, a ban preventing the burning of heather and other vegetation across swathes of peatland will be expanded ...

Plans to extend the ban on burning heather on deep peat have been called "deeply concerning" for upland farmers, particularly ...

Healthy peatlands can help tackle climate change, reduce flood risk, improve water quality and support rare wildlife.