Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 4318

Moorland: Fire Prevention

Tabled: 4 September 2024
Answered: 13 September 2024

Question

Paul Davies

LabourColne Valley

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to prevent moorland fires.

Answer

Mary Creagh
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.