Blogs
7/3/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: GWCT Scotland
Stable Events have worked with their commercial sponsor, Waverton investment managers, to offer all GWCT supporters free entry to this year’s Scottish Game Fair
31/5/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: General Licences
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.
30/5/2023 in: GWCT News Blog
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.
30/5/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: GWCT in the media , Waders , Nature
Countryfile viewers were treated to a captivating glimpse into the world of nest monitoring during Sunday's episode.
26/5/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: Hen harrier/Grouse shooting , Policy
The debate over the conservation of hen harriers is one of the most controversial and polarised and as a consequence has been widely used in social science analyses of conservation conflicts.
24/5/2023 in: GWCT News Blog
hen habitat and predation management ended, the Berwyn Hills fell silent, but with the right approach, birdlife can be restored.
24/5/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice , Farming
Boots and sunnies on, sandwiches packed, clipboards at the ready… GWCT’s Advisors are out and about and busier than ever with biodiversity audits!
22/5/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: Shop
We have a limited number of brand new Sasta Laavu Fleece Gilets available, embroidered with the GWCT logo. You can secure yours here, with free UK delivery.
19/5/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: GWCT Wales , Letters
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.
19/5/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: GWCT Wales , Policy
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.