Tag: Burning
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Heather Burning
In all directions plumes of smoke can be seen on the moors on a good day at this time of the year. The gamekeepers are burning the heather. Grouse feed onĀ heather. YoungĀ shoots provide the bestĀ nutritional valueĀ but grouse require tallerĀ heather for nesting and cover. To provide a managed supply of young heather patches of heather are…