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Efra chair says Natural England's wildfire policy has failed to take account of upland farmers

Alistair Carmichael moorland residents are often first responders without whose support more damage would be done

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Efra chair accused Natural England of failing to listen to the needs of upland residents and farmers
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Efra chair accused Natural England of failing to listen to the needs of upland residents and farmers

Efra chair Alistair Carmichael has accused Natural England of failing to consider the needs of those who live and work in the uplands during an inquiry in to the threat of wildfires and methods of tackling...

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