moorburn

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

moor +‎ burn

Noun[edit]

moorburn (plural moorburns)

  1. The controlled burning of moorland vegetation to encourage new growth (either heather or grassland) for the management of moorland game and wildlife or for improving the grazing potential.
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