muirburn

/ ˈmjuːr-; ˈmuːrˌbʌrn; ˈmyr- /

noun

1. a variant of moorburn

Example Sentences

Licenses will now be required all year round for muirburn - the controlled burning of vegetation,

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Muirburn is the burning of vegetation to encourage new heather growth for grouse and other animals to feed on.

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Muirburn can also directly affect wildlife, with the smoke causing nesting birds to desert their nests, and when done badly there is a risk of starting uncontrolled wildfires.

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There is concern that estates will be unfairly denied licenses - and that the potential benefits of muirburn have not been fully recognised.

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The independent review ahead of the legislation said muirburn can have "both positive and negative effects on carbon storage".

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