Muirburn Licensing 'Should Be Delayed' in Wake of Wildfires, Say Farmers

Muirburn licensing 'should be delayed' in wake of wildfires, say farmers

The new muirburn licensing rules are due to come into force next month.

Farmers seek rethink of Scotland's muirburn regime

NFU Scotland has urged ministers to postpone September’s muirburn licensing regime, warning that its requirements could hinder vegetation management.

NFU Scotland Calls for Delay to New Muirburn Licensing Rules

NFU Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to delay the introduction of Scotland’s new muirburn licensing regime, warning it could make it more difficult to reduce the risk of devastating wildfires. The new licensing system is due to come into force on 15 September, but the farming organisation believes practical land management tools must remain available as Scotland experiences longer periods of dry weather and increasingly severe wild…