Welsh Ban On Humane Cable Restraints ‘A Huge Blow For Ground-nesting Birds’

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The inaugural Agriculture Act to emerge from Wales has received Royal Assent and now active.

While the national headlines of the Act are about the future of agriculture in Wales, those who have been managing foxes have been dealt a huge blow with the banning of all snares, including the GWCT-devised humane cable restraint. As of 17th August it will be illegal to set any kind of snare or Humane Cable Restraint. Despite many evidence submissions, face-to-face meetings, and briefing documents, we were unable to convince the Minister to remove this from the Act.

Sue Evans, Director of GWCT Cymru, is worried about the impact this decision will have on conservation and any future research into foxes. “After having invested so many thousands of hours developing this AIHTS-approved humane trapping device, we’re sad that Welsh Government has chosen to ignore the science”, says Sue. “This is a huge blow for ground-nesting birds. From 17th August, protecting these birds, most of which are red and amber-listed, will become much harder”.

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WELSH BAN ON HUMANE CABLE RESTRAINTS

at 10:01 on 25/08/2023 by ALLEN BOWKETT

Agree whole-heartedly with post by Colin Cook. The Senedd mob have a La-La land wish for Wales; unbroken forest from North to South etc. and are fueled with support by like-minded groups. In my area, on the edge of open farmland, the RSPB dictates have left us with Crows, Magpies Seagulls, and the odd sparrow. Used to be rich with a great diversity of birds, now all gone. Keep on with your fact-based approach; hopefully you will be able to reverse some of the "orders" coming from the "Welsh Government"

Welsh Ban On Humane Cable Restraints ‘A Huge Blow For Ground-nesting Birds’

at 14:26 on 23/08/2023 by Colin Cook

It does not surprise me at all that the so called "Welsh Government" is ignoring the science regarding the Humane Cable Restraints and the effects of predation on ground nesting birds. The "Welsh Government" are from the same stable as the RSPB and a of other trendies. They believe and take notice if what ever suites them and ignore they rest. It is a waste of time talking to them. Use you valuable time more profitably. Continue with the Science and use it to floor the "Welsh Government", RSPB and their like, in a forum where they can't peddle their rubbish.

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