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Calling all nature-loving creatives – it’s time to step out of the woods and into the spotlight
We’re on the lookout for stunning designs inspired by the British countryside – yours could be the next to feature on an official GWCT Greeting Card.
Your canvas. Your card. Your contribution to conser...
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Dear Scottish member
I have now been in post for five months as the Director for The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust for Scotland, having taken over from Dr Adam Smith, who has moved to be Director (Policy). There is a lot going on, much of which you will be aware, and the aim of this lett...
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Each year the GWCT hosts undergraduate students on ecology, conservation and data science-related degrees, offering them an exciting opportunity to spend their sandwich placement year taking part in important game and wildlife conservation research. Placements are based at both our headquarters a...
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Claim
Verdict
Prescribed burning damages habitat and wildlife including mosses, birds, invertebrate and reptiles.
The claim is largely unsupported when muirburn is applied under best practice. Evidence shows that poorly managed or uncontrolled fires can harm peat-forming mos...
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