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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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By Felix Meister, D.Phil., Advisor Scotland
New provisions
The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 introduced a new licensing scheme for making muirburn in Scotland. NatureScot has re-affirmed its intention to have the new scheme ready ahead of the 2025 burning season, starting o...
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The year 2024 has officially been declared “the worst year for bumblebees since records began” by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. While out in the field surveying pollinators across southern England, GWCT researchers also noticed a shocking decline in bee numbers compared to previous years. And...
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By Sue Evans, GWCT Cymru Policy Director
As I start my new role as Policy Director Wales, it’s hard to think of good news stories within the Welsh farming sector right now – two cases of avian influenza have been confirmed, bluetongue threatens, and the inheritance tax on farms is at the forefron...
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Written by Henrietta Appleton, GWCT Policy Officer
There are currently calls for the introduction of a closed season for brown hares through both a private bill by Baroness Helic and a parliamentary petition, which has received a government response. This indicates that the government supports su...
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By Henrietta Appleton, Policy Officer (England)
Defra has announced that it will proceed with the planned changes to the Heather & Grass Burning Regulations 2021 which it consulted on in the Spring/early Summer. This means that the requirement for a licence to burn on deep peat will be exten...
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The Scottish Game Fair is a highlight of the year for everyone at the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), and it’s made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.
GWCT Private Lunches
McInroy & Wood is a leading investment management firm with a reputation for excel...
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By Felix Meister, D.Phil., Advisor Scotland
The beginning of the new calendar year offers an opportunity to reflect on the results of the health testing in red grouse carried out by GWCT Advisory Services Scotland in 2024.
Samples
Red grouse are routinely monitored for the presence of strongyle ...
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Open Farm Sunday has been taking place up and down the country in June every year since 2006. Managed by LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming), the day provides an opportunity for farmers to share their fabulous work with all ages, by opening their farms to the general public, and showcasing the...
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