Moorland Fires
Thousands of acres of moorland have now been destroyed by fire near Saddleworth. Caz Graham finds out about the impact on wildlife and asks how long the moors will take to recover.
In this week's Open Country, Caz Graham asks what impact the huge moorland fires near Saddleworth and at Winter Hill have had on the landscape and the wildlife of the area. She meets farmers, gamekeepers, the RSPB, and members of the local community - who have been doing what they can to help the fire crews battling to stop the spread of the flames. Caz also talks to the local Wildlife Trust and the Peak District National Park Authority. With thousands of acres of moorland already destroyed, how long will it take the ecosystem to recover? And what can be done to try to prevent fires on this scale in future?
Produced by Emma Campbell.
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