The benefits of controlled heather burning
There are several clear winners as a result of controlled heather burning, a traditional land management practice used on moorland and upland areas, Alex Farrell explains.
BASC talks shooting on Farming Today
BASC has kicked off a shooting focused week on Farming Today discussing shooting’s role in the countryside, self-regulation and BASC’s conservation work.
BASC’s director of conservation, Caroline Bedell, spoke of how avian influenza has interrupted this season and the knock on effects, with lower numbers of gamebirds being released.
Caroline was asked about releasing pheasants at this time of record avian influenza, she responded by explaining that as an organisation we are confident that we are not adding to the issue. She also added that game shooting is being responsible, working with Defra and APHA under the guidance and minimising the risk where we can.
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BASC calls for delay to muirburn licensing scheme
Pushing ahead with scheme in its current state risks undermining efforts to manage Scotland’s uplands effectively.
Share the benefits of grouse shooting
BASC is asking its members and supporters to promote the benefits of grouse shooting to their local MPs and push back against a Wild Justice petition.
