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WADERS for Real, a project seeking to aid declining wader birds in the Avon Valley, has received a one-year extension. 

This important joint communication is intended for all UK gamebird rearers, any shoots
that release game, game feed suppliers, vets who look after gamebirds and everyone else
with an interest in gamebird husbandry and game shooting.

A RECORD-BREAKING number of farmers took part in the fifth successive Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC).

All things venison were enjoyed by a full house of 50 guests at Apley Farm Shop on the evening of Thursday 15 March, hosted by Lord and Lady Hamilton of Apley Estate in Shropshire. The proceeds from the evening will go towards funding the vital conservation research of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT).

TWO budding scientists have been awarded funding for their projects from the Dick Potts Legacy Fund – a year after the pioneering ecologist sadly passed away.

 SUBMISSIONS for a valuable survey which reviews and assesses the performances of shoots across the season are needed before the deadline closes.

ANY future trade policy will have an impact on how we reward farmers for environmental gains when we leave the European Union, a policy expert has warned.

WITH the deadline looming, it’s time for budding amateur photographers to submit their entries for the popular Julian Gardner Awards.

The Lancashire and Cumbria branches of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) are holding their annual Levens Team Challenge on Sunday 27th May, to raise funds for the Trust's groundbreaking scientific research.

The Government has launched a public consultation on new trapping standards, GWCT would like to inform its members.