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Written by Henrietta Appleton, Policy Officer (England)
This week the Government published an updated Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) following the rapid review initiated in July 2024. This revision now links the goals with commitments and actions so there is a pathway to delivery. But wil...
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Gamekeepers, estate managers, land agents and shooting organisations from across the North of England and Scotland gathered for this year’s Upland Game Conference in Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, to hear from a wide range of speakers including scientists specialising in upland research, policy exp...
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You can find out more about everything happening at The Scottish Game Fair and secure your tickets here.
All of us in Scotland are counting down the days until 4th July – and for different reasons to our friends in the USA! This year the Scottish Game fair at Scone Palace begins that day, runnin...
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By Felix Meister, D.Phil., Advisor Scotland
NatureScot has issued new General Licences for 2026, which are in effect from 1 January to 31 December 2026. Wildlife managers operating under General Licences are required to understand the current licences and comply with their terms and conditions.
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By Dr Nick Hesford, Head of Advisory, GWCT Scotland
A ban on snaring, introduced as part of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024, will commence on Monday 25 November 2024. This means that, from this date, it will be an offence to set a snare in Scotland for the purpose of kill...
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Great time learning with the Fisheries research group, by Alice Jones, Ecology and Wildlife Conservation at Bournemouth University (Dorset, UK)
I had a great time volunteering with the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, assisting with the smolt run trap and learning from the Fisheries research...
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Great time learning with the Fisheries research group, by Alice Jones, Ecology and Wildlife Conservation at Bournemouth University (Dorset, UK)
I had a great time volunteering with the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, assisting with the smolt run trap and learning from the Fisheries research...
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By Felix Meister, D.Phil., Advisor Scotland
The GWCT Advisory Service Scotland delivered its last training courses of the year on Wednesday 4th December. Attendance at these courses has become a requirement under the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 for anyone wishing to opera...
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Written by Henrietta Appleton, GWCT Policy Officer (England)
Whilst Mark Avery is disappointed with Labour so far (Guardian article 23rd January), I am disappointed that he is content that his legacy is seen as creating a “landscape of fear”. Mark explains that bringing legal cases to challenge G...
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Defra’s New Hedgerow Regulations – what’s changing?
The Management of Hedgerows (England) Regulations came into effect in May 2024, aimed at protecting hedgerows on agricultural land. Hedgerows are vital: they provide habitat for wildlife, serve as corridors for animal movement, slow soil erosio...
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