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Alternative uses for upland moors

The impact of woodland expansion and changes in moorland management on mountain hare distribution

Key points Scotland is expanding its woodland cover as part of its efforts to combat climate change and improve biodiversity. If this expansion happens at the expense of moorland habitats it could negatively impact open moorland species, such as mountain hares. This study focuses on the Cairngor...

Diversionary feeding and nestling diet of hen harriers

Hexamita in pheasants

Pest control

Fox control

Is our food waste fuelling fox predation on breeding birds?

Key points The New Forest is of great conservation significance. Despite this, populations of ground nesting birds are in decline. Foxes are generalist predators found throughout the UK. They can predate nests and so are linked to declines in native wildlife such as wading birds. Researchers stu...

Predator Control Appeal

Mustelid and rodent control

Predator Control Appeal