11 June 2026
The North York Moors National Park Authority has welcomed £3.2 million in Government funding to support recovery from the Fylingdales wildfire.
The funding, announced on Wednesday 10 June by Defra, will help restore damaged peatland habitats, repair firebreaks and build long-term resilience across this nationally significant landscape. Working alongside farmers, graziers and other land managers, the programme will support the recovery of the moors while helping reduce future wildfire risk. Additional match funding has been secured through the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, alongside contributions associated with Anglo American's Woodsmith Mine and ICL Boulby Mine, building on wider support and funding commitments from partner organisations including Natural England, the Environment Agency and Historic England.
Tom Hind, CEO of the North York Moors National Park Authority, said:
“Last year’s wildfire brought home the increasing risks that wildfire poses. It took a monumental team effort from fire and rescue services, local farmers and land managers and local agencies to extinguish and we remain indebted to them for their commitment.
“Fylingdales Moor is home to a wide variety of rare and precious habitats and wildlife and it’s vital that we not only restore these habitats but build in long-term resilience to climate change. This funding is a significant step forward in helping us address the long-term impacts of the Fylingdales Moor wildfire and we’re grateful to Government for recognising both the scale of the damage and the importance of restoring this nationally significant landscape.
“This investment will enable us to begin repairing the extensive firebreaks that were created to contain the blaze, re-establishing peatland habitats, stabilising vulnerable areas and creating a landscape that is better able to withstand the challenges posed by a changing climate.”
To read the full announcement, a press release is available on the gov.uk website.