GWCT News Blog

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

From the North Pennines to the North York Moors: The GWCT Black Grouse Translocation Project is in full swing! Our latest short film offers an exclusive glimpse into the incredible work our team is doing to safeguard this iconic species.

A ban on snaring, introduced as part of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024, will commence on Monday 25 November 2024. This means that, from this date, it will be an offence to set a snare in Scotland for the purpose of killing or restraining a wild animal.

Great news for shooting enthusiasts: the much-anticipated 2025 Eley Shooting Diary has arrived. For just £7.70, this pocket-sized gem can be yours. But hurry – stock is limited, and these diaries tend to sell out quickly.

We’d like to welcome Logan Crimp to the GWCT Wales Team as our brand new Agriculture and Conservation Officer. Logan is a fluent Welsh speaker and will be a great asset to the team.

Scottish law now mandates registration of decoy birds used in corvid trapping. Discover the details of this change, its implications for wildlife management, and how to comply.