Peatlands: Fires
Commons · Question 24880 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 3 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Josh Fenton-Glynn
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to restore moorland damaged by wildfire.
Answer
Answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, 3 Sep 2026
Restoring our peatlands contributes to wildfire resilience, as restored, healthy, and functioning peatlands help to prevent the spread of wildfire. The Government has provided significant funding of up to £3.2 million for wildfire recovery in Fylingdales,...