GWCT News Blog

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. 

Dr. Jonathan Reynolds, GWCT Head of Predation Control Studies, discusses the issue of evidence for General Licences going forward.

You can now download a copy of the GWCT's written evidence submission to the 2019 Defra consultation into General Licences.