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Peatlands: Controlled Burning

Asked by Stuart AndersonConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 29 October 2025UIN 84736

The question

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.

Answered by Mary Creagh

Earlier 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 on the effects of managed burning on upland peatland biodiversity, carbon and water - NEER155.

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