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The moorland in the area is very damp, but on the higher ground grouse were seen. Further afield heather burning is taking place.

Rotational heather burning is essential for good moorland management. If not managed, heather grows into a dense mass of long woody stems, which supports very little wildlife and has reduced nutritional value for livestock and birds.
Heather burning is a very old method of controlling and prolonging the life cycle of heather. It is a very skilled operation and must be carried out with extreme caution. There are strict guidelines that must be adhered to for a successful and safe burn.

By law the 'muir burn' must take place between 1st October and 15th April each season.