Press Releases - March 2019

A FANTASTIC effort from farmers have helped secure a best-ever year for the Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC).

THE Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has been chosen by The Game Fair as its official charity for 2019.

GAMEKEEPERS throughout the Scottish uplands are being asked to take the lead to ensure that mountain hare (Lepus timidus) numbers are sustainably managed for the future by implementing a new counting methodology that provides better insight into their abundance.

TURTLE doves, a red-listed species of conservation concern, have been boosted by a Farmer Cluster group who have raised funds for the restoration of a much-needed pond on Martin Down National Nature Reserve.

THE Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Wales has spoken out over the continual declines in water quality and depleted fish stocks across Wales which is now at a record low.

AN annual clay shoot on one of the greatest sporting estates is taking place in aid of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), Countryside Alliance and local worthy charities.

THE Game & Wildlife Trust (GWCT) is grateful to be receiving proceeds from the Wykeham Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot for the third year running.

THE GWCT is on the road again for its second series of in-demand roadshows.

NUMBERS of woodcock were higher than expected across most of Britain this winter, with parts of southern England recording numbers well above average.

THE current state of our hedgerows and field margins are assessed in a new book.