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A preview evening and two-day exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints and bronze sculpture by two renowned wildlife artists is to be held in Northumberland to raise money for the UK's leading wildlife research charity, the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), as well as Brain Tumour Research and The High Sheriff Awards.
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Following a number of detections of avian influenza in wild birds across Great Britain, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across the whole of Great Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds.
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Earlier this month, Professor Nick Sotherton was granted one of farming’s highest honours at an awards ceremony in the House of Lords, hosted by Lord Taylor of Holbeach FRAgS in the presence of HRH The Princess Royal.
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With people starting to plan for Christmas, the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has launched its gift collection to help you find something for everyone on your list. The charity’s new range of products celebrates the best of the British countryside and profits help support the vital work of the conservation scientists at the GWCT, using research to enhance the UK’s countryside and improve biodiversity.
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A photograph of a barn owl hunting has been chosen as the winner of a leading wildlife and nature photography prize. Judges of the Julian Gardner Award 2021, run by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, selected the image by Steve Clayton from Lincolnshire.
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From the very best shooting and fishing experiences to luxury breaks and the chance to shadow leading scientists on their fieldwork, the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Big Online Auction offers something for everyone to enjoy.
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A new study, part-funded by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, has found that modification of river habitat by Eurasian beavers helps fish in small upland streams. The project was led by the University of Southampton, in collaboration with the GWCT, Salmon and Trout Conservation, and NatureScot.
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Dr Francis Buner, Senior Conservation Scientist, along with Megan and research assistant Jodie Case, will be on hand at the 2021 National Hedgelaying Championship in Hampshire on 23 October to explain the benefits of good hedgerow management for small game, owls and other farmland biodiversity.
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Sir Jim Paice, Chairman of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), has called on people who care about the British countryside to help the charity challenge misinformation and ensure that policy decisions are based on science.
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The latest Savills and GWCT game and conservation benchmarking survey shows that Covid hasn’t dampened enthusiasm for fieldsports, with 80% of shoot owners expressing optimism for this season – the highest in three years.
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