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Moorland: Fire Prevention

Asked by Paul DaviesLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 13 September 2024UIN 4318

The question

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

Answered by 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.

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