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.
Form: Apply for a licence to burn on peat deeper than 30cm within a less favoured area
How to apply for a licence from Defra to burn heather or grass on peat deeper than 30cm within a less favoured area.
Heather and grass burning: rules and when you need a licence
When you need a licence, when you can burn and how to burn safely.
Heather and grass burning in England
We are seeking views on proposed amendments to The Heather and Grass etc. Burning (England) Regulations 2021.
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.