June

While there is no doubt the impact of gamebird releasing on the spread of AI must be carefully assessed and monitoring ongoing it must be weighed against the considerable risk of withdrawing the General Licence.

In early 2021 Dylan Roberts, our Head of Fisheries, wrote a blog on the reintroduction of beavers entitled “Environmental Engineer or a waterway menace?”.  With the launch of the Species Reintroduction Task Force and in particular calls for beavers to be released freely into the wild getting louder, we felt now was a good time to revisit this often-controversial subject. 

Hedgerows are an essential part of the English countryside. To help safeguard the hedgerows we currently have and promote their growth, Defra have launched a new consultation that focuses on establishing effective and proportionate regulations to protect them.

The Trust welcomes everyone with an interest in the conservation of game and wildlife in the countryside, and that means ensuring that we provide a safe and supportive environment for all our staff and students. 

On Wednesday 21 June, our Scottish Head of Policy, Ross MacLeod, and Scottish Advisor, Dr Nick Hesford gave expert evidence to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee as they debated the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.

Pine martens are driving one of Scotland’s most majestic native birds to extinction. Current conservation efforts are failing, and a new approach is needed before it’s too late.

The latest Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Handbook has been released, providing comprehensive information about the scheme's rules and the actions it will pay for. This blog aims to summarise the key details.

During my placement year with the lowland game department I have been given the opportunity to carry out my own project. 

Tickets for the 2023 GWCT Gun Draw are quickly selling out and this year we're offering our most remarkable prize yet - a Beretta SL3 Premium Shotgun worth £21,350. Don't miss your chance to win - secure your ticket(s) here before they all go!

GWCT are advising all shoots planning to release gamebirds on or within 500m of a Special Protection Area this summer to apply for a licence without delay.