Scotland’s wildfire wake-up call
31 July 2026
As another major wildfire burns in the Cairngorms, BASC Scotland director Peter Clark explains that preventing large-scale fires must begin long before the first flame appears.
"Public bodies must act within the law"
- Ian Bell
BASC has won a High Court challenge against Natural England on its approach to the licensing of gamebird releases.
"Public bodies must act within the law"
- Ian Bell
BASC has won a High Court challenge against Natural England on its approach to the licensing of gamebird releases.
"Public bodies must act within the law"
- Ian Bell
BASC has won a High Court challenge against Natural England on its approach to the licensing of gamebird releases.
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