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In February 2017, Natural Resources Wales began a review into the sustainability and environmental impact of shooting activities on its land, particularly its compliance with the Well-Being and Future Generations Act 2015 and welfare standards for any wildlife involved.
After spending more than 8...
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These guides have been written to help farmers and landowners with practical conservation work. They can be read online, downloaded as PDFs, or we can send a printed version free of charge on request. Results from our research have been instrumental in the production of both our own guidance note...
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Predation management is an integral part of game and wildlife management in the British countryside. Over many years of research GWCT science has demonstrated the part predation management plays in protecting game and conserving vulnerable species such as ground nesting birds.
It is becoming inc...
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Long-term monitoring data on red grouse, their habitat, predators and management is invaluable for spotting trends in abundance and drivers of change.
Population modelling within an adaptive management framework can help land managers understand what influences spring and autumn grous...
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The Langholm Moor Demonstration Project, one of the most important projects in the British uplands, has published its seven-year review which outlines what progress this unique 10-year project has made to date against its key targets.
The number of nesting hen harriers exceeded the project target...
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To protect Scotland’s mountain hare population it is clear we must protect their habitat – the sort of heather moorland best managed and maintained by grouse moors. It’s sad that the emotional decision to give mountain hares in Scotland year-round legal protection will do so little to stem the l...
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The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust condemns crimes against wildlife, and we are committed to finding effective and practical resolutions to conflicts, such as the one between red grouse and raptors. Our work with the Langholm Moor Demonstration Project, Scotland’s Moorland Forum’s Underst...
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Salmo trutta
Brown trout are found in streams and upper reaches of rivers wherever the water is clean, clear and fast. However, diffuse pollution, land drainage, flood control measures and lack of systematic habitat management have led to a decline in stocks and distribution.
This, combined with ...
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The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust offers a variety of courses and training days aimed at the managers of the countryside - farmers, gamekeepers and other land management practitioners.
Booking a course
All courses are run on demand. The list of current planned courses can be viewed on ou...
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