The buried roots and stumps of an ancient forest in southern China are the charred remains of an ancient war and the burning ...

As countries transition away from fossil fuels such as coal and peat, communities rightly worry about where the next jobs ...

After leading discussions on peat for decades, the UK's leading horticulture title, of which editor Matthew Appleby has ...

By Erik N. Iverson In the heart of the Colombian Amazon, the towering mountains of the Serranía del Chiribiquete harbor ...

Many people have seen smoke columns of various sizes and colors in the Carolina Forest area of Horry County in the past week.

Government proposals to further restrictions on peat burning do not have the best interests of wildlife and habitats at heart ...

Fire has long been used as an essential tool in the management of natural vegetation, and those responsible for the ...

Polish firefighters are struggling to extinguish a 450‑hectare blaze in Biebrza National Park that has penetrated peat layers ...

The NFU will be responding to the government's consultation on proposals to extend the ban on burning heather and grass on deep peat. Fill in our online form by 2 May to make your voice heard.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. As wildfires continue to break out across the UK, campaigners say government plans to extend restrictions on peat burning could increase the ...