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Study shows traditional ‘cut and burn’ benefits heathland birds
A new study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology has shown a positive indication that cutting and burning patches in heathlands can help restore a declining ecosystem and conserve globally significant species while helping to rejuvenate traditional cultural practices.
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Want to use your expertise for the benefit of moorland?
Ever wished you could put your knowledge to use with a charity that mirrors your philanthropic interest? Good news...the Heather Trust is...
Jul 14, 20231 min read
Obituary: Mervyn K Browne MBE
Founding member of the Heather Trust and subsequent Vice President Mervyn Browne died last month, aged 95. Mervyn will be much missed and wa
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Woodland Pastures New
In recent weeks we have published new guidance on carrying out tick control in a safe, sustainable and responsible manner on the Moorland...
Jul 29, 20211 min read
My first year with The Heather Trust
The interview for this part-time position was held one week before the first lock-down came into being. I did not see our director, Anne...
Jun 10, 20213 min read
When not to plant trees?
by Sue Evans, GWCT Director Wales (Originally published by GWCT on 18/5/21. Republished with the kind permission of the author) Welsh...
May 24, 20213 min read
Heather and Grass Burning in England
The Heather Trust was recently invited by DEFRA to respond to a series of questions concerning the development of guidance around the...
Apr 12, 20211 min read
Reflections on treescapes
Dr Ruth Mitchell, of the James Hutton Institute, shares her reflections of treescapes ‘Treescapes’ is a word that is being used...
Mar 1, 20214 min read
Fire Culture
I recently received an email from Michael Bruce and a list of Gaelic words that he had been sent by Gaelic speakers around the subject of...
Jan 27, 20213 min read
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