Uplands
Encompassing some of the UK’s most treasured landscapes, the uplands are a crucial ecological resource.
What are uplands?
Due to the ecological significance of the UK’s uplands, these landscapes and their management are often the subject of intense debate.Â
Grouse moor management, ingrained in upland landscapes for centuries, intersects with contemporary issues such as carbon storage, wildfire mitigation, and biodiversity conservation.
BASC recognises the importance of promoting sustainable shooting activities and moorland management practices conducted in line with best practice. By embracing a clear vision for the future, and by collaborating with stakeholders and landowners, we aim to protect these valuable habitats and carbon stores while ensuring the continuity of grouse and broader quarry shooting activities for generations to come.
Being a member of BASC means you align with enhancing and promoting the benefits we bring for the environment. On this page, we will provide you with resources and links to advice and guidance to do just that.
Sustainable shooting and moorland management, conducted in line with best practice, provides huge benefits to people, the economy and our environment.
Advice
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Scientific Hub
Read the latest published research related to moorland management.
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The latest news from BASC
Defra burning ban will add fuel to wildfires, says BASC
The extension of a ban on controlled burning on deep peat in England’s uplands has been labelled contradictory and ill-conceived by BASC.
BASC Wildlife Fund supports landmark wildfire mitigation project in Bowland
The BASC Wildlife Fund has awarded a £10,000 grant to support a new wildfire mitigation initiative across the Forest of Bowland National Landscape.
Let’s Learn Moor 2025 hailed a huge success
Almost 2,500 children from primary schools across the north of England attended this year’s Let’s Learn Moor events.