August

The inaugural Agriculture Act to emerge from Wales has officially received Royal Assent. While the national headlines of the Act are about the proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), those in the gamekeeping and conservation communities have been dealt a huge blow with the banning of all snares, including the GWCT-devised humane cable restraint.

You might have seen some headlines this week, such as this one, around the dismissal of our science. For those who missed it, here’s a quick summary.

When you think of the GWCT, images of pheasants, partridges, and maybe even lapwings come to mind. But there’s something we deeply care about that might surprise you: soil.

If you’re preparing for the new shooting season, look no further – the GWCT has a range of remarkable products that cater to your interests.

Just a quick reminder - we have three shoot raffles ending within the next few weeks and tickets are starting to sell out.

The deadline for applying to the 2024 Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements has been extended to September 15th, following valuable input from farmers. This extension offers individuals more time to conveniently submit their applications online.

Looking for the perfect peg shooting jacket this game season? The Pro Hunter range has been in the Harkila family for over 15 years and now we are proud to introduce the lightweight, highly breathable game shooting jacket.

Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service (ACS), was proud to support the GWCT’s charity event at Sandringham in honour of HRH the late Duke of Edinburgh. 

Through its Curlew Trial Management Project the RSPB concluded that government-funded lethal predator management as part of a holistic ELMS package for breeding wading bird conservation is unlikely to lead to localised population recovery. The GWCT’s own research and practical experience contradict that conclusion, so it is helpful to look at why that is.

Show your support for conservation and make a statement with the 2023/24 GWCT Limited Edition Badge. With fewer than 50 badges now available, this unique collector's item is a true symbol of your commitment to the British countryside.