The Heather Trust

Who We Are: Originally established in the 1980s to reconcile grouse and sheep farming interests on moorlands, The Heather Trust has since broadened its goals to ensure every moorland is managed sustainably, effectively, and sensitively. In recognising and understanding the many economic, social and environmental interests, we aim to ensure moorland is managed for everyone’s wellbeing. Our Vision: The Heather Trust’s beneficiaries are those whose lives are enhanced by resilient, sustainable heather moorland and associated environments. In its broadest terms this is the population of UK and its visitors, since well managed moors will provide public and environmental benefit such as carbon storage, water management (both quality and flood risk management), rich, diverse and unique plant and animal communities, and recreational opportunities which benefit physical and mental wellbeing. It also provides rural communities with employment opportunities either through direct management of the moorland or in as