heather
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Only decades ago many of the cottages in Scotland’s Highlands were roofed in heather, bracken and marram grass.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
While the main purpose is to encourage new heather growth for grouse and other animals to feed on, it also gets rid of excess vegetation which can fuel wildfires.
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025
The wild, flat landscapes dotted with gorse and heather are known for their wildlife, including rare species like the sand lizard, woodlark and silver-studded blue butterfly.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025
Thurso Moors, Thurso: Three fire engines were sent to a large area of gorse and heather measuring approximately 250m.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2025
They lay deep in the heather and counted out the slow hours, in which there seemed little change; for they were still under the shadows of the Ephel Dúath, and the sun was veiled.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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