Foundation for Common Land

11/10/2026

Calling all graziers in the North York Moors...




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09/10/2026

This is one of the most moving things you will listen to... A powerful exploration of place and identity, of people hefted to the land.

Listen to the latest episodes of Another Country with James Rebanks on BBC Sounds.

30/09/2026

Interested in Wild Fire on Common Land? It's a hot topic!

Join our webinar tonight.

30/09/2026

Tonight!

Free Webinar: Creating a Fire Management Plan on Common Land plus Common Land Policy Update

Speakers:
FCL: Julia Aglionby, Chris Short
Dartmoor Commons Council: Tracy May
Devon Fire and Rescue Service: Ian Donovan
Dartmoor Land Owner: John Howell
Dartmoor Commoner: Philip French
Botanists: Clive Chatters & Andy Byfield

Book Your Place: https://foundationforcommonland.org.uk/events/creating-a-fire-management-plan-on-common-land

Photos from the site of the Summer 2026 New Forest Fire

24/09/2026

Following the SFI26 situation yesterday, there will be people experiencing a range of emotions today.

It can be helpful to talk, process what has happened, and consider how best to move forward.

The FCN helpline (03000 111 999) is open now, through to 11pm this evening – we are here to listen, support and connect you with further help if required. We are here 365 days of the year.

24/09/2026

"A common without commoners is like a Cathedral without a choir...it has no soul." Julia Aglionby

In this short film commoner Will benson and his son Jack who farm at Town Head farm in the central Lake District discuss their lives as hill farmers; the joys and challenges of looking after herdwick sheep on the commons, and caring for the home farm.