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The breeding population of redshank – a threatened native wading bird species – is continuing to thrive in the Avon Valley in Hampshire thanks to the dedicated conservation work of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust and local wildlife managers.

Black grouse translocated to the North York Moors in a bid to expand the range of one of the UK’s rarest birds have successfully bred and fledged a total of 12 chicks in their first breeding season.

Country clothing brand Schöffel Country and the GWCT are thrilled to announce the finalists for the inaugural Schöffel Countryside Awards, which recognise those who are improving the health of the British countryside and delivering for nature.

More than 120 paintings by artist Andrew Festing, known above all for his portraits of the Royal Family, are being auctioned to raise funds for the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust.

Taylor’s Port are delighted to announce that they are partnering with the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), bringing the finest port to future GWCT events for a second year.

Conservation work to detect and protect curlew and other ground-nesting birds in Wales have been given a helping hand by new AI monitoring technology used by researchers from the Game & Wildlife Conservation trust and Liverpool John Moores University.

Lee Oliver has been appointed Director of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) in Wales, and former GWCT Cymru Director Sue Evans has taken up the role of Policy Director.

Rob Mearns and five-year-old mare Twiggy have won the Fred Taylor Memorial Trophy for Working Hill Ponies at the GWCT Scottish Game Fair.

The results of this year’s GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC) point clearly to the success of agri-environment schemes such as the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and make a strong case for government continuing to invest in farmer-led conservation, in order to meet nature recovery targets.

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust is promising another exciting and informative display at our stand at the Game Fair at Ragley Hall on 25-27 July where we will be launching our new publication: Game For Nature – Why released gamebird management is a lifeline for declining farmland biodiversity. Our farmed landscape, which accounts for 72% of land in this country, and its symbiotic relationship with sustainable game management is our main theme this year.