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By Mike Swan, Senior Advisor
Twenty or so years ago I struck up a slightly weird ‘friendship’ with a man who owned a few acres of woodland in Devon, where he lived in a yurt. He was not against shooting, and was positively enthusiastic about my passion for coastal wildfowling, but he hated the bi...
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What is the Black Grouse Range Expansion Project?
Why are black grouse populations declining?
How will the project help increase black grouse breeding success?
Why is the North York Moors a suitable location for re-establishing black grouse?
How will black grouse be moved to the North York Moor...
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From the North Pennines to the North York Moors: The GWCT Black Grouse Translocation Project is in full swing! Our latest short film (above) offers an exclusive glimpse into the incredible work our team is doing to safeguard this iconic species.
The Black Grouse Range Expansion Project, funded b...
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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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By Felix Meister, D.Phil., Advisor Scotland
In March and early April, GWCT staff commenced the 2025 red grouse monitoring season by carrying out pair counts across Scotland. Pair counts aim to determine the number of pairs going into the breeding season. The current monitoring regime extends over...
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