GWCT News Blog

The latest season of Springwatch on BBC One praised farmers in the Martin Down Farmer Cluster for their hard work in restoring biodiversity and supporting wildlife across their land at a landscape scale.

Elin Thomas, GWCT Cymru’s Agriculture and Conservation Officer, along with Lee Oliver, Director for Wales, attended the Sustainable Grass and Muck Event at Aberystwyth Uni’s Trawsgoed Farm, Aberystwyth last Thursday as part of Ceredigion’s County Events in the run up to the Royal Welsh Show.

The new Management of Hedgerows (England) Regulations 2024 have officially become law, promising to enhance the protection and management of hedgerows across England. Here's what you need to know.

In the vast fields of agriculture, the balance between productivity and environmental stewardship is crucial. With the right nutrient management practices, farmers and growers can not only boost their yields but also safeguard our ecosystems.

In a bid to make the most out of research and development (R&D) spending on agriculture and nature, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has unveiled an exciting new initiative.

The Government's Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has made significant strides since its launch, with updated data showcasing its impact alongside Countryside Stewardship (CS) and Environmental Stewardship (ES) options.

Over the last few weeks, the Scottish Lowlands team has been busy completing the tenth year of spring grey partridge pair surveys on Balgonie farm.

Historically, Scottish agri-environmental schemes have found it difficult to find a balance between establishing measures for biodiversity and ensuring that the system itself works for farmers.

Our Director of Policy and the Allerton Project, Dr Alastair Leake, shares his thoughts on the latest domestic hedgerow regulations.

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has shared scientific evidence with Welsh Government and demonstrated why hedgerows should be included in their 10% woodland requirement, but they have not taken this forward.