This week, the government has announced plans to strengthen the ban on burning vegetation on upland peatland, known locally ...

A unique carved amber bear was found when workers were delving into the peat in 1887. It is believed that this was worn as a protective charm during the Stone Age, as bears were considered the most ...

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

But critics have warned the policy is destroying ancient farming practices, and putting wildlife at greater risk, because it ...

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

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

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

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

The UK Government's proposals to ban heather burning on some peatland in England have been welcomed by Northumberland Wildlife Trust.

Fire has long been used as an essential tool in the management of natural vegetation, and those responsible for the ...

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

Farmers express concerns over government plans to extend the heather burning ban on peatlands, citing threats to upland livestock farming ...