Natural England Praises Grouse Moors

Natural England’s Chief Executive, Dr Helen Phillips said: “Heather moorland, brought about by centuries of management for sheep and grouse, plays an essential role in maintaining the wildlife richness and much loved heather clad landscapes of Northern England. Natural England appreciates the very significant benefits that current best practice management on these grouse moors delivers and we applaud the members of the Moorland Association for their continued careful guardianship of these special places."

Paws on the Moors

As a dog owner, do you know how to keep your canines happy and safe on the moors, as well as protecting the birds and wildlife?

Click here to view a fun 15 minute cartoon, developed by the Moors for the Future Partnership and supported by The Kennel Club. "Paws on the Moors" follows a puppy called Barney as he learns about the delights and dangers of the moorland environment.

During the breeding season a walk on the moors is not much fun for four-legged friends as a short lead is essential to stop nests being disturbed, young creatures being abandoned, lambs harmed and dogs and their owners being injured by cattle defending their young.

Rather than facing the breeding season restrictions, Barney's friends take their owners for walks where they can run free between March 1st and July 31st. Some moors offer a Dog Welcome Zone or click here for information on woodland walks run by the Forestry Commission.

© Moorland Association 2006
Any photographs may only be reproduced for editorial use with permission.
Please contact Amanda Anderson Tel 0845 4589786 for any press or photographic inquiries.

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