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  • Will our new Sustainable Farming Scheme deliver what we hope for?

    By Sue Evans, Director GWCT Cymru 2 Minute Read Last week I caught up with Welsh Governments James Owen Deputy Director, Land Management Reform Division who’s in charge of directing the new Sustainable Farming Scheme. I asked him if all the elements identified by us at GWCT such as overwinter fe...

  • Get expert advice from the GWCT – limited places available

    Our team of expert advisors are running several courses designed to promote best practice among those who manage the countryside. Places are very limited on each so book now to avoid disappointment: BASIS Certificate in Game Management – Lowland 10th May at The GWCT Allerton Project, Leicestersh...

  • Songbird numbers at the Allerton Project up 91%

    Written by Chris Stoate, Allerton Project Head of Research 3 Minute Read As farmers across the country focus their attention on the Big Farmland Bird Count it’s time to reflect on how songbird numbers on our own farm have changed since the Allerton Project started thirty years ago. Overall number...

  • GWCT Predation study shows good season for New Forest waders

    By Elli Rivers, PhD Student This is the second year of my PhD study of nest and chick survival of curlew in the New Forest. This season GWCT Head of Predation Control Studies Mike Short and I found a total of 28 curlew nests (approximately half of the pairs in the New Forest), compared with 23 la...

  • Boost for farmland birds – studies show species recovery

    By Dr. Alastair Leake, GWCT Director of Policy It is encouraging to see the results of a long-term study of wildlife on a large commercial arable farm in England, on Tuesday 2nd August. A decade long study by scientists at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) at Hillesden Estate in Buc...

  • GWCT Predation Management Courses in 2023 – where would you like us to run them?

    Our experienced Advisory team are planning to run eight predation management courses for gamekeepers and wildlife managers across England and Wales throughout February and March in 2023. Dates and venues are yet to be confirmed so please email lherring@gwct.org.uk if you are interested in attend...

  • Sandicliffe are now taking orders for 2023: A Guest Blog

    Sandicliffe INEOS Nottingham are proud to be one of 25 Partners for the INEOS Grenadier in the UK, we are now taking orders for 2023 and build slots are going fast! We will guide you through the process to help you build the vehicle you want with a specification of everything you need and nothin...

  • Defra's Nature Markets Framework: Paving the way for sustainable farming income streams

    It's very welcome to see Defra developing the concept of Nature Markets in its recently released report, the Nature Markets Framework. As the Agricultural Transition Period progresses and direct support payments drop away, it’s vital for farms to assess alternative income streams. The Environmen...

  • Open Farm Sunday 2023 at the Bisterne Estate

    By Anna Thompson, Wetlands Placement Student Open Farm Sunday is an annual event coordinated by LEAF that allows farmers to share their goods, services, and conservation work with members of the public. The event offers free admission and caters to a wide range of interests, making it an enjoyabl...

  • Come and visit us at Game Fair

    Are you heading to Ragley for the Game Fair on 28-30th July? We would love to see you there and have lots of interesting things planned. Our stand is H805 and you can find us just down from the Carter Jonas Theatre across the weekend. Come and get the best advice On Friday morning, we are offeri...

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