Blogs
11/12/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice , GWCT Scotland
Following the outstanding success of our autumn training courses, with over 400 certificates issued, we’re thrilled to announce new training dates for February 2025.
11/12/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: GWCT Partners
Coming to the end of 2024 and looking forward to 2025 it is safe to say that just shy of £15000 had been raised for the GWCT through the HOLTS Charity Lots Programme this year.
11/12/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Farming , Advice
Defra has unveiled the new Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) scheme, a key part of its Environmental Land Management (ELM) initiative.
9/12/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice , GWCT Scotland
The GWCT Advisory Service Scotland has successfully concluded its 2024 training sessions, ensuring compliance with the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024. 2025 courses begin in February, book your place now.
6/12/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Allerton Project , Farming
The GWCT’s Allerton Project demonstration farm has joined the Central England branch of the Environmental Farmers Group.
5/12/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: GWCT Scotland
On 1 December, the picturesque grounds of Fingask Castle came alive with creativity and excitement as 60 young budding artists and their families gathered to celebrate the winners of our annual Scottish schools art competition.
5/12/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Policy
Our soils are at risk, and nitrous oxide emissions play a big role in the environmental challenge. Discover how innovative practices can help mitigate this silent threat.
29/11/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Allerton Project , Farmland Ecology , Farming
In this blog, Joe Stanley, Head of Sustainable Farming at the GWCT Allerton Project, explores why cutting agri-environment schemes like the Countryside Stewardship Capital Grant is a shortsighted move. He highlights how these cuts erode farmers’ trust, delay critical environmental progress, and risk pushing agriculture toward unsustainable intensification. Joe argues that investing in nature-friendly farming is essential for achieving climate, biodiversity, and food security goals, warning that failing to do so now will lead to far greater costs in the future.
28/11/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice , Farming
With Defra allocating £5 billion to farming and the environment over the next two years, here’s a breakdown of what’s changing and how it could impact you.
28/11/2024 in: GWCT News Blog under: GWCT Scotland
If you missed one of the film’s roadshow screenings earlier this year, there’s good news: The Last Keeper is now available to stream on Amazon Prime. This is your chance to experience the documentary that has been celebrated worldwide for its insight, beauty, and ability to inspire change.