Moorland: Fire Prevention
Commons · Question 4318 · Tabled 4 Sep 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 13 Sep 2024
Question
Asked by Paul Davies
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to prevent moorland fires.
Answer
Answered by Mary Creagh, 13 Sep 2024
We are committed to protecting our nature-rich habitats, including our moorlands, through promoting sustainable land management and restoration practices. Wetter, healthy-functioning peatlands are more resilient to the impacts of fire.