GWCT News Blog

Chris Packham was very careful with his words, yet he still misleads us when he says magpie predation does not in itself cause population declines of other birds.

The latest news from around our GWCT shoots in Loddington, Rotherfield and Auchnerran.

One of the replacement General Licences, issued by Natural England in April to protect livestock, is facing a potential legal challenge (General Licence WML - GL26).

As 70% of farmland in England has been in some form of environment scheme over the past ten years, it indicates that most farmers are willing to step up for nature. 

Patrick Barkham is wrong to claim that the management of hen harrier broods is “to placate grouse moor owners”.

Natural England have announced that it is set to undergo the first hen harrier brood management trial, following the conditions of the licence being met. We welcome this news and hope it can deliver a positive outcome for hen harrier recovery.

Exploring the challenges facing the farming sector, join major stakeholders at Westminster Insight’s Future of Farming Conference, where you’ll learn more about the advanced approaches being undertaken to ensure a more progressive, profitable and sustainable environment for British farmers.