Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 84736
Peatlands: Controlled Burning
Tabled: 23 October 2025
Answered: 29 October 2025
Question
Stuart Anderson
Conservative — South Shropshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will publish the evidence used by his Department to inform its policy on burning on peatlands.
Answer
Mary CreaghEarlier this year Natural England published a thorough evidence review looking at the effects of managed burning on upland peatlands. This remains the most comprehensive review available and can be found via the following link - An evidence review update ...
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