Wild Moors

11/04/2026

Major work is underway to restore peatlands in the uplands of South West England, a vital part of the UK’s largest natural carbon store.

When healthy, these ecosystems don’t just lock away carbon. They also improve water quality, help protect communities from flooding and provide essential habitats for wildlife.

This ambitious restoration is a true collaborative effort. Landowners and land managers are working alongside the South West Peatland Partnership, funded by Natural England, South West Water and the National Trust to bring these important habitats back to life.

A project on Dartmoor to reprofile the landscape aims to return the springy bog – and carbon store – to its natural condition

05/04/2026

Wishing all of our followers a very Happy Easter. 🐇

28/03/2026

A major project will restore 1.5 million native trees to the uplands of Invergeldie Estate, bringing them back to areas where they’ve been lost.

Initiatives like this are vital for boosting biodiversity, tackling climate change, supporting land-based jobs and helping protect communities from flooding.

We need to see more action like this right across our uplands.

One of the largest woodland creation schemes ever approved in Scotland has been given the go ahead in Perthshire.

22/03/2026

Did you know our uplands play a crucial role in the water we drink? 💧

They supply around 70% of the UK’s drinking water. By restoring peatlands, clough woodlands and ancient grasslands, we can improve water quality, support nature and help reduce flooding risks for communities downstream. 🌿

Protecting uplands means protecting our water for today and for future generations.

22/03/2026

Getting land use right is essential to support sustainable food production, climate action, nature recovery and the economy — especially in our uplands.

We look forward to the new Land Use Framework being put into action to support future policy and legislation.

Wild Moors welcomes Land Use Framework for EnglandWild Moors welcomes the UK Government’s publication this week of the Land Use Framework for England. With increasing focus on food production, climate change, nature recovery, housing and infrastructure, the need for clearer and better-informed lan...

06/01/2026

Efforts are under way to secure the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland for nature and the nation.

If successful, it would mark England’s largest land purchase for nature recovery in three decades.

Wildlife trust is raising funds to buy largest piece of land in single ownership to come up for sale in England for a generation

01/01/2026

It's a new year, with a future for the UK's uplands to be optimistic about. Together, we can:

🐦 Restore wildlife and habitats
🌳 Support landowners delivering for nature, climate and people
⛰️ Unlock the full potential of our landscapes
⚖️ End unsustainable practices

31/12/2025

What a year 2025 has been.

From giant land buyouts for nature restoration to new laws protecting wildlife and peatland habitats from harm, so much has happened.

Thank you all for being part of the journey to make the UK's uplands wilder.

Bring on 2026.

2025 has been a wild one for the uplands. From giant land buyouts to new laws protecting the uplands and their wildlife, the iconic moors and mountains of the UK are finally getting the attention they deserve.In Northumberland, the Wildlife Trust’s purchase of the Rothbury Estate, backed by Sir Da...

25/12/2025

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!🎄❄️

Enjoy the festive season and let’s make 2026 a truly wild one!

22/12/2025

The Government has announced that snares will be banned in England, bringing the law into line with existing prohibitions in Scotland and Wales.

The measure forms part of a new Animal Welfare Strategy, intended to strengthen the protection of wildlife.

Wild Moors welcomes the decision and urges Ministers to set out the next steps for implementing the ban without delay.

20/12/2025

A ban on the use of snares in England is expected to be included in the Government’s Animal Welfare Plan, due to be published on Monday.

Wild Moors has long argued for such a ban, citing the significant suffering these devices inflict on foxes and their indiscriminate nature, which results in the injury of non-target species, including hares and badgers.

Animal welfare campaigners have long been calling for England to ban cruel and indiscriminate snare traps to bring the country in line with Wales and Scotland