Why Britain’s Wildfires Rage Despite ‘Expert’ Advice
New conservation policies are turning the UK’s moorlands into tinderboxes? Fre crews and local communities say traditional land management is being dangerously ignored.
Ian Coghill
I'm a game shooter, wildfowler and fisherman, lifelong conservationist and author of ‘Moorland Matters.’ I was the longest serving chairman of GWCT and am a former chairman of AimToSustain.
Demonised and Proud: My Life as a Hunted Hunter
Is hunting truly the domain of 'sociopathic thugs,' or is this just another case of demonizing an entire community? Discover the reality behind the myths and meet the misunderstood tribe at the heart
Epistemicide, Ethnocide, Ecocide—Who’s Silenced in the Countryside?
Unpack a hidden crisis: environmental injustice in the uplands is not just about nature, but about whose history and expertise survive—see which ‘cide’ is shaping your countryside’s future.
Are We Driving the Curlew to Silence and Extinction?
Curlew Day is a wake-up call—learn why this beloved bird is vanishing, what’s driving its decline, and what controversial solutions could save it before it's too late.
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Are we really that bad?? Are we the worst in the G7?
Sick of 'doom and gloom' in UK nature debates? Discover why our environmental story isn't as dire as you’ve been told—and how the right data paints a different picture.
How Did Storks Sneak Past England’s Wildlife Watchdogs?
The surreal story of Britain's white stork releases: unchecked risks, non-existent oversight, and a fundraising frenzy
Landscape Recovery Fund: Where Did the £12 Million Go?
Are expensive conservation industry plans really 12.5x better than what farmers deliver for less? I dive into the numbers and the secrecy behind government wildlife funding.
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Can Wildlife Trusts Really 'Save' Rothbury’s Wild Heart?
Can a £30 million conservation buyout really save Rothbury’s rare wildlife, or is this just another well-funded rewilding fantasy bound to repeat past failures?
Silence or Sellout? The Conservation Industry’s Strange Quiet
Gold or Green: has money silenced nature's supposed guardians? The mystery of why the most draconian attack on environmental protection in a generation has seen the conservation industry's most muted response for decades.
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Will Banning Cool Burning Ignite Even Bigger Wildfires?
Can a blocked gully stop wildfire in its tracks? According to Natural England, yes, it can.
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The Truth About Apex Predators and Trophic Cascades
Is it really true that introducing large predators to the countryside will have such great knock-on benefits?
How to get rich while failing
We can all agree that black grouse conservation is vital. We all know what to do. Why can't we do it? Why does all the money go to those who won't do what what needs to be done?