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Gamekeepers recognised for crucial role in preserving upland landscapes

A new study said gamekeeping has a vital economic, environmental, and social role in shaping moorlands across England

Chris Brayford
clock • 4 min read
"Moorlands are open, wild landscapes – loved for their beauty and character – and gamekeepers play a vital role in preserving and protecting them."
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"Moorlands are open, wild landscapes – loved for their beauty and character – and gamekeepers play a vital role in preserving and protecting them."

The crucial role gamekeepers in protecting their communities from the risks of wildfires, conserving wildlife, preserving upland landscapes and supporting rural economies, has been highlighted in a new...

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