“HEATH” на російській мові

A three-month public consultation will now start on areas of mountain, moorland, heath and downland previously off-limits, but now designated open for access through the Countryside and Rights of Way Act.

The winter heath is blooming heavily and the summer heather is standing erect with foliage in gorgeous hues of bronze, coral and red.

The main threat to the species comes from loss of habitat - a reduction in the area of lowland heath or changes in forestry practice.

heath vegetation

The draft map published in December shows what the Agency regards as ‘open country’ - mountain, moor, heath and down land or registered common land to which the new access rights will apply.