Blogs
14/8/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Events , GWCT Partners
Women Who Work in Fieldsports is absolutely delighted to unveil an extraordinary evening featuring two iconic figures in conservation and wildlife management.
13/8/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: GWCT Scotland , Hen harrier/Grouse shooting , Policy
Grouse shoot licensing is now in operation. After acceptance of an application, compliance with licensing and code requirements will be monitored through declarations and the provision of information returns.
13/8/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: GWCT Partners
There are a number of good reasons to put the technology aside for a few days, or even a week, and immerse yourself in nature and countryside for a while.
6/8/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Nature , Farming
There has been much written in scientific journals about how conservation is influenced by changing values and beliefs, and the increasingly held view that animals and humans are equal sentient beings resulting in compassionate conservation approaches and ultimately calls for animal personhood. This results in concerns about the management of some species, such as when controlling predators or pests. But are these values and attitudes applied to all animals equally?
6/8/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Farming , Advice
Defra have recently updated the guidance for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. These updates aim to provide clearer instructions and expand the options available to farmers and land managers.