Blogs

A significant change is on the horizon that will affect gamekeepers and land managers involved in wildlife management. The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 is a crucial step in ensuring the ethical and effective management of wildlife in Scotland. By enrolling in an approved training course, you’re not just complying with the law—you’re also contributing to the preservation of Scotland’s rich biodiversity.

Farm safety is crucial, and Lantra has made it easier for farmers to access vital training by offering their comprehensive e-learning course for free. This initiative comes in response to alarming statistics showing high numbers of fatalities and serious injuries in the farming industry.

Starting 4th July, new regulations are coming into effect for gamekeepers using second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs). These updates mean SGARs can no longer be used in open areas and must be applied only near buildings.

Time is running out! The GWCT Grand Grouse Draw ends on 12th August – just two weeks away.

The Curlew Connections Wales project is yet another example of how working collaboratively with farmers and providing support is proving to be beneficial for breeding curlew.

One of our beloved members, Reg Gray, spent his life caring for wild English partridges after serving in the army during World War II. Reg had a unique plan to celebrate his 100th birthday: jumping out of an airplane. Sadly, he passed away before he could fulfill his daring wish.

The annual monitoring of breeding songbirds at the Allerton Project now represents a long-term dataset spanning 33 years. Overall songbird numbers remain around 70% higher than they were at the start of the project in 1992.

Our new GWCT artist Ellie Louise shares her story about her love of both art and wildlife, and how one can raise awareness of the other.

This week saw another significant and exciting development in the life of the Allerton Project: we opened our newly build accommodation to our first guests – very fittingly GWCT staff coming to help with our research work.

Are you planning on visiting Blenheim Palace for The Game Fair on 26 to 28 July? We would love to see you there and have plenty to see and do at our stand. You can find us near the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre, at stand number K2244.