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Mistletoe
Poisonous, mythical and parasitical
Another year has passed, and this will be my 41st Species of the Month – how time flies! So, as this is the month of Christmas, I thought I would do something obvious. No, it is not a robin, it is mistletoe.
Mistletoe is a familiar Christmas staple, s...
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The widespread adoption of agri-environment schemes is seen as the best way to improve farmland biodiversity. Yet if this approach is to be applied efficiently and successfully we first need to know:
Does active management (comparable to the HLS approach with advisory back up) compared to farm m...
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Celebrating creativity and conservation at Fingask Castle
On 1 December, the picturesque grounds of Fingask Castle came alive with creativity and excitement as 60 young budding artists and their families gathered to celebrate the winners of our annual Schools Art Competition. Open to pupils acros...
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We aim for a thriving countryside rich in game and other wildlife
What do we do?
We use science to promote game and wildlife management as an essential part of nature conservation.
We develop scientifically researched game and wildlife management techniques.
We promote our work to conservationi...
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Pupils from across the Perth and Kinross are invited to enter the 2025 Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Schools Art Competition. Open to all pupils.
Brief::
'Create a piece of art illustrating a species of game or wildlife from the British Isles, in its natural habitat.'
Artwork can be...
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Our annual art competition launches every August as schools return. For more information click on your geographical region below.
The remit: pupils are asked to “Create a piece of art illustrating a game or wildlife species from the British Isles, in its natural habitat.”
Artwork can be produce...
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Pupils from across Aberdeenshire are invited to enter the 2025 Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Schools Art Competition. Open to all pupils, the brief is to:
Brief::
'Create a piece of art illustrating a species of game or wildlife from the British Isles, in its natural habitat.'
Artwo...
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Pupils from across Angus are invited to enter the 2025 Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Schools Art Competition. Open to all pupils, the brief is to:
Brief::
'Create a piece of art illustrating a species of game or wildlife from the British Isles, in its natural habitat.'
Artwork can ...
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Ramsons
A distinctly delicious sign of the old and of spring
The birds have started to sing differently, the days are getting longer, and at last it is starting to feel a bit warmer, but it’s just a shame the rain hasn’t stopped yet, especially for our farmers who are trying to get on the land at...
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Rowan
Strong, supple, magical and valuable to wildlife
It’s been a dry year, which has had lots of effects; it has made it a stressful harvest – adding to other existing pressures in farming. I have noticed wildflowers coming and going very quickly due to the lack of water, and wildlife congregat...
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