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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 30 October 2025

Debate

Heather and Grass etc. Burning (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Contribution

Science research demonstrates that the mosaic of habitat types and heather ages created through vegetation management supports a wide range of biodiversity, including rare birds, plants and invertebrates. Habitat diversity with areas of short vegetation due to burning management are valued by species such as the golden plover. Many plant species in the UK are now fire adapted and benefit from it as a management tool.

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