Reintroduce managed controlled burning to reduce the risk of wildfires

Background

We want the UK Government to urgently reinstate controlled burning as a recognised land management tool to reduce the build-up of vegetation that can fuel wildfires. Controlled burning during the appropriate time must be carried out to help reduce the risk and severity of wildfires.

Additional details

In recent weeks, the UK has experienced a number of significant wildfires, causing damage to wildlife, habitats, farmland, property and public resources. These fires also produced large amounts of smoke, affecting air quality in many areas, including major towns across England, creating concerns about harmful air pollution and its impact on public health. The build-up of dry vegetation since controlled burning has been restricted has increased the amount of fuel available for these fires.