Countryside Alliance News

Gamekeepers' role in saving lives on North York Moors

Written by Countryside Alliance | 18 February 2016

The Nothern Echo reported this week: "Tribute has been paid to gamekeepers for their vital role in helping with search and rescue missions on the North York Moors. About two-thirds of Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team calls come from the vast tracts of upland heath. And members say they rely on the expertise of keepers who manage the remote and unforgiving landscapes for grouse shooting. Last year, the busiest in the organisation's 50 year history, saw 80 call-outs with some rescues running over a number of days on moorland that is difficult to navigate and access." Read the full story here.