October

Join us in welcoming our new Scottish research students for 2023/24. Learn a little bit more about each of our students and what they hope to achieve with their time at GWCT.

You might have seen George Monbiot’s article in the Guardian on 6 October, criticising pheasant shooting. We responded to the Guardian the next working day but wanted to give them time to print the letter before sharing it with you. As it remains unprinted, please find the letter here.

The pressing need to respond to global climate change and biodiversity loss is undoubtedly driving a large part of our Scottish policy work this year, with government consultations, draft legislation, parliamentary evidence sessions and more coming our way.

The newly launched Sustainable Futures Report 2023, published by the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC), shares insights on how new entrants and next-generation farmers can overcome key barriers to working in the industry.

We are delighted to add Fieldsports Press to our list of premium partners. All GWCT Premium members can now save 15% on annual subscriptions to a range of titles.

"I might have only been here for a month, but I’ve already gained a wealth of knowledge and experience and I can’t wait to find out what is next in store for me."

The GWCT’S Woodcock Watch project, which ran from 2012-2020, used state-of-the-art satellite tracking technology to unveil the secrets of woodcock migration.

Due to overwhelming demand, tickets for our Holkham Estate Shoot Raffle are starting to sell out.