Press Releases - June 2026

PepsiCo FAB has been expanding its key Scottish agricultural project, which encourages farms to put measures in place to improve semi-natural habitats to benefit biodiversity and increase cost-effective, nature-friendly productivity. This model is now being rolled out to up to 50 other farms across Scotland, with 18 already signed up to the PepsiCo FAB - Scaling Up project.

A new scientific review commissioned by Natural England and undertaken by the GWCT suggests pheasant releasing is having no significant impact on insect populations in the wider countryside.

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) and country clothing brand Schöffel Country are thrilled to announce the 28 finalists for the 2026 Schöffel Countryside Awards.