Action required to tackle Britain’s worst invasive species
Significant action is being called for as levels of management have dropped as a result of lockdown measures.
Defra confirm ‘green light’ for shooting in England
Government minister tells parliament that shooting is permitted.
BASC welcome Scottish Government’s route out of lockdown
The publication of the Scottish Government’s roadmap through and out of the Covid-19 crisis is ‘a welcome step’, says BASC.
A helping hand for Tufty
Richard Saunders, a journalist and airgun shooter with over 30 years’ experience, explains how airgun shooters are spearheading a project to return red squirrels to Cornwall.
Fighting Back
Airgun enthusiast and BASC member Jason Braithwaite reports on an exciting and successful red squirrel conservation project taking place in woodlands of Western Lakeland.
The Day of the Triffids
The old adage of managing plants by mouth, match or machine is a good one but some species are causing us some serious issues. Ian Danby looks at invasive alien plant species.
A weekend of essential viewing on raptor debate
BASC’s Garry Doolan explains our recent involvement with Channel 4 and Countryfile following RSPB’s claims that raptor persecution by gamekeepers has risen during lockdown.
Get your ducks in a row
Releasing reared mallard can be counter-productive, says James Green. Instead, try siting duck nest tubes which have proven to boost wild bird populations.
Stop aquatic invaders musseling in
Foreign molluscs pose a threat to the ecosystem of UK waterways. Ian Danby explains how shooters can help stop their spread.
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