Press Releases - 2021

Nine leading UK rural organisations (including the GWCT as scientific advisers) have announced the launch of a formal partnership to promote the multitude of conservation and community benefits that make the countryside a better place for all to enjoy.

On 10 and 11 July, 36-year-old Harry Townshend ran 100 miles around Dorset, in one go, raising nearly £32,000 for the GWCT. That is the equivalent of running from Bournemouth to London, or powering through almost four marathons, one after another.

A passion for the “wonderful scenery and biodiversity” of the British countryside enjoyed while indulging his “running obsession” has led Harry Townshend to attempt to run 100 miles of Dorset footpath, in one go, this weekend.

Joe Stanley, Head of Training and Partnerships, GWCT Allerton Project, reflects on findings shared at Cereals 2021.

A special rifle event is being held in Gloucestershire this September to raise vital funds for the UK's leading wildlife research charity, the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT).

Strong numbers of lapwing chicks in the Hampshire Avon Valley this Spring show that a community conservation project has left a lasting legacy.

With the future direction of landscape management, it has never been more important to balance an enhanced environment with sustainable food production and to be able to communicate this to a wider audience.

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has published the 2020 annual report for the Game & Wildlife Scottish Demonstration Farm at Auchnerran on Deeside and, despite the pandemic impacting on research and demonstration activity, the farming operation performed well over the year.

The wild grey partridge, Perdix perdix, has long been considered Britain’s most treasured gamebird, yet it is also one of our fastest declining birds. Now, one of Europe’s biggest and longest-running bird surveys is encouraging fans of the grey partridge to help safeguard its future.

Despite the obvious challenges, the GWCT was determined to run its Grampian Schools’ Art Competition last year with sponsorship from 13 local Grampian estates and local artist Mel Shand giving her time to head the judging panel.