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Defra wrote to GWCT yesterday afternoon (30th May 2023) about GL43 - the General Licence which permits the release and management of gamebirds on and near European Protected sites which expired at 8.30 am today.
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Nationally and globally, the abundance and species diversity of wildlife has declined over the past decades. In Farming with the Environment, I describe the steps we have taken to reverse this decline through the development of practical evidence-based habitat creation and management.
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We have four Shoot Raffles ending soon and tickets are starting to sell out. Don't miss your chance to win an incredible shooting experience for you and your friends whilst supporting our vital conservation efforts.
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hen habitat and predation management ended, the Berwyn Hills fell silent, but with the right approach, birdlife can be restored.
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Boots and sunnies on, sandwiches packed, clipboards at the ready… GWCT’s Advisors are out and about and busier than ever with biodiversity audits!
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This month the Welsh Government has rejected amendments to the Agriculture (Wales) Bill to allow the licensed use of Humane Cable Restraints (HCRs) to protect breeding curlew. In response, Owen Williams, GWCT Chairman of Trustees, Wales, wrote to the Welsh Environment Minister Lesley Griffiths.
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On 16 May, final amendments were considered for the Agriculture (Wales) Bill in the Senedd. This bill outlines the Welsh Government’s proposal to prohibit the use of any snare (including licensed use) or other cable restraint. It is hugely disappointing that an amendment tabled to enable the strict licensing of Humane Cable Restraints (HCRs) for conservation purposes was not accepted.
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