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Sadly, this Government blunder on, ignoring constructive and scientifically based advice. I agree that the scientific evidence around prescribed burning remains contested, with short-term studies identifying some impacts. That is not unexpected, as all interventions have an impact. However, long-term studies demonstrate that these are reversed and over time a net benefit emerges for carbon storage as well as other outcomes. Either way, the assessment of prescribed burning referenced by Defra—NEER155—considers only its impact and not the impact of not burning or comparison with wildfire impacts. Ideology has replaced evidence. Sherlock Holmes said: