Blogs
8/10/2025 in: GWCT News Blog
How often do you read that policy must be science and evidence-led, and think that must be good, leading to the right conclusion? Sadly that is not always the case.
7/10/2025 in: GWCT News Blog
GWCT member Annette West was delighted to receive a 20-year-old jeroboam of Taylor’s Port after picking the winning raffle ticket at this year’s Game Fair at Ragley.
2/10/2025 in: GWCT News Blog under: Advice
For all shoots in England impacted by the licensing arrangements introduced by Natural England this year on European Designated Sites and their buffers, there is an opportunity to feedback to Natural England on how your shoot has been affected.
1/10/2025 in: GWCT News Blog under: GWCT Scotland , Advice
Today marks the beginning of the 2025/26 muirburn season in Scotland. This season will be a special one, as many of the new provisions of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 are expected to come into force halfway through it.
28/9/2025 in: GWCT News Blog
Experts believe we can stop wild salmon from going extinct in our rivers – but we need to act now and we need to work together on a catchment scale.
24/9/2025 in: GWCT News Blog under: Farmland Ecology , Nature
Unlike some of our more celebrated raptors, kestrels often slip under the radar, which makes understanding their needs, and finding practical ways to support them, all the more important.
18/9/2025 in: GWCT News Blog under: Nature
One important way of supporting these birds has been through the installation of nest boxes, providing them with suitable and safe roosting and nesting sites. Protecting and monitoring these birds therefore relies heavily on the support of farmers, landowners, and dedicated volunteers.
18/9/2025 in: GWCT News Blog
Join us for this informative webinar exploring the evolution, impact, and future of Farmer Clusters.
16/9/2025 in: GWCT News Blog
Hearing protection and clear communication are both essential on shoot day but these two objectives are not mutually exclusive, thanks to Icom UK radios and SWATCOM hearing protection.
12/9/2025 in: GWCT News Blog under: Farmland Ecology
Every record we make, every flower counted, and every insect identified is part of a much bigger puzzle. Together, our research shows how farmland can be managed so that crops, wildlife, and people all thrive side by side.