The moorland looks like it's empty and barren, but it’s actually full of life. The soil doesn’t let water drain away easily, so it stays wet. Plants like sphagnum moss and others have adapted ...

Recent wildfires in the Peak District have sparked concerns about the growing fire risks in moorland areas, particularly amid ...

(Image: K Bathrooms) Saddleworth moorland fire, March 6, 2025. Moorland fires break out after periods of hot weather that leave the ground dry. The type of plants that grow on the moors, including ...

which is leaving moorland susceptible to landscape-scale wildfires. When these plants dry out in warmer months, they become highly combustible, creating a tinderbox effect that can make wildfires ...