Katy Sowery
@katysowery.bsky.social
Lecturer, University of Liverpool. Animals, nature.
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Excellent news, but I'm still gobsmacked they had to fight so long for this. Grouse moor burning encapsulates the nexus of dispossession, environmental destruction, violence & class inequality that shaped Britain & its empire. I hope this victory leads to more protection of this vital environment.
Great to see that government WILL ban moorland burning on peat deeper than 30cm, and over a much greater area than previously
Big win for communities who've suffered the smoke + floods stemming from this Victorian practice
Only losers are ~150 wealthy grouse moor owners
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Big win for communities who've suffered the smoke + floods stemming from this Victorian practice
Only losers are ~150 wealthy grouse moor owners
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Burning banned on England’s deep peat to protect wildlife
Ban on burning heather and grass on deep peat extended to improve air quality for local communities, reduce flood risk and protect wildlife.
www.gov.uk
September 9, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Excellent news, but I'm still gobsmacked they had to fight so long for this. Grouse moor burning encapsulates the nexus of dispossession, environmental destruction, violence & class inequality that shaped Britain & its empire. I hope this victory leads to more protection of this vital environment.
Reposted by Katy Sowery
When she was just 26 Florence Merriam wrote the first guide to birding with binoculars in 1889. And she slipped in this incredible feminist gem:
July 29, 2025 at 2:14 AM
When she was just 26 Florence Merriam wrote the first guide to birding with binoculars in 1889. And she slipped in this incredible feminist gem: