GWCT News Blog

Read the evidence we submitted following the Petitions Committee’s announcement that it will hold a debate on driven grouse shooting on 31st October.

Andrew Gilruth discusses shooting at Langholm, heather burning and the future of driven grouse shooting.

Andrew Gilruth discusses the science behind heather burning and our need to conduct more research.

We need to prepare for the forthcoming debate on driven grouse shooting and brief politicians with credible, scientific evidence.

Andrew Gilruth corrects The Guardian, who wrongly claim that the plan has collapsed since the RSPB withdrew.

Find out how you can get involved in the the Westminster debate on driven grouse shooting.

Andrew Gilruth reports from the recent conference in Sheffield, which featured an impressive selection of speakers.

Simon Lester, former head gamekeeper at Langholm Moor, reports on the ‘is there a future for grouse-shooting’ Q&A at the Bird Fair at Rutland Water, Leicestershire, on Friday 19 August 2016.

The GWCT approached the BBC in September 2015 with concerns over a BBC rural affairs presenter sharing his personal views and undermining the BBC's impartiality.

GWCT chairman Ian Coghill responds to the RSPB's decision to walk away from the Hen Harrier Recovery Plan.