There are several clear winners as a result of controlled heather burning in our upland environments, as Alex Farrell explains. Cool burning is a traditional land management practice used in moorland and upland areas of the UK. Also known as muirburn or controlled heather burning, it is used primarily to manage heather (Calluna vulgaris). Â The […]
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Integrated moorland management means taking a holistic view of how best to manage upland landscapes, says Alex Farrell.
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As we near the Glorious Twelfth and the start of the shooting season, we ask BASC’s head of uplands a few questions about his role and the importance of uplands.
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