Walking/Hiking Answers: Heather or grass on the hills

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Heather Or Grass

Hi, Why do some hills have heather on them - and others, often in the same 'geographical' area have grass?

I've even come across parts of the Peak District where there is heather on one side of a fence and tussocky grass on the other side.

One of them must be planted - but which one - and why?

Thanks in anticipation,

Jack Gillson, Wigan

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