Moorland fires and grouse
by Lewis, 11 July, 2013, 1 comments
Grouse shooting makes an important contribution to the local economy of upland areas - such as those in Scotland, contributing many millions of pounds. In order to create / maintain the patchwork of habitats to suit the birds, land owners periodically burn patches of vegetation in order to encourage the regeneration and new growth of heather (and other plants). Older birds tend to 'favour' tall heather patches where they can shelter / hide, whereas young birds like to feed on tender, fresh shoots of heather. Read more...
