GWCT News Blog

Climate projections present a challenging future for our upland peatlands and the carbon stored in them. But little analysis has been made of the effectiveness of the peatland restoration techniques employed, given the investment of taxpayers’ money by government. Peaky BlindSpots was a project that sought to fill this gap.

Solitary bee anatomy is crucial for both the way they live their lives and also for us identifying them.  Understanding their anatomy can help us better understand them and their conservation needs.

If you are looking forward to The Game Fair this weekend, make sure you visit the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre and get the latest research and policy updates from our experts. 

The High Court Judge’s decision to overturn NE’s ruling around the release of gamebirds on SPAs, after a legal challenge by BASC, is good news for the wildlife they are intended to protect...

As awareness grows around biodiversity loss and environmental change, many people across the UK are turning their attention to their own outdoor spaces. The good news is that you don’t need acres of land to make a difference, a small garden, patio, or even a balcony can become a haven for wildlife. 

Held at Scone Palace since 1989, the GWCT Scottish Game Fair has grown to become Scotland's largest celebration of the countryside, attracting thousands of visitors every summer.

This last weekend saw unprecedented wildfire occurrences across land uses, ecosystems and regions.  Until we have the data, we cannot be definitive, but it feels worse than 2022 and is being dubbed by experts, the 2026 firewave.

Following yet another devastating wildfire - this time at Sychnant Pass on Conwy Mountain with far reaching effects highlighted by the smoke seen across Anglesey - GWCT Cymru extends its deepest sympathy to the farmers anxious about the safety of their livestock and livelihoods, the communities affected and the firefighters working hard to bring them under control.

This summer the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Scotland is inviting supporters and interested members of the public to join them for guided walks on two outstanding grey partridge recovery projects with a chance to spot this increasingly rare bird.

Once found in abundant flocks across Britain's farmland, grey partridges are now largely confined to areas where land managers actively create the conditions they need to thrive. Rebuilding populations requires a carefully balanced approach - providing suitable nesting cover, abundant insect-rich habitat for chicks and effective predator management.