BASC’s Four Seasons launches in Scotland

BASC has officially launched its Four Seasons campaign in Scotland, with a special reception held at the Scottish Game Fair, Scone Palace, on 3 July.

The event brought together BASC members, partner organisations and the wider shooting community to mark the Scottish launch of the campaign, which showcases and celebrates the real value that shooting delivers for people and the environment throughout the year.

Guests at the reception included Jim Fairlie MSP, Minister for Agriculture, Marine and the Islands, who joined BASC representatives to hear more about the campaign’s aims and its relevance to shooting and conservation in Scotland.

Four Seasons highlights seasonal opportunities for shooting activities to deliver even greater gains for nature recovery, from habitat management and predator control to game cover crops and species monitoring. The campaign encourages members to gather and share evidence of the work already being done on shoots across the country, helping to build a stronger, evidence-based case for shooting’s contribution to conservation.

The Scottish launch forms part of a wider UK-wide rollout of the campaign, with BASC keen to engage members and the shooting community directly on the ground, at one of the biggest events in the Scottish shooting calendar.

Speaking at the launch, Peter Clark, BASC Scotland director, said: “Four Seasons campaign builds on the work of BASC’s Natural Capital Benefits of Shooting report, which demonstrates the immense environmental benefits of shooting.

“Our members, from gamekeepers to farmers, are delivering for climate and nature targets. The Four Seasons campaign showcases how this work is year-round and each season benefits different species. The Minister’s support of the campaign demonstrates the positive policy outcomes and impact”.

We are encouraging our members and shoots across Scotland to get involved with the Four Seasons campaign by sharing their own stories and evidence of the positive work they are doing for nature. Those with a good story to tell, or who would like one-to-one support, are invited to get in touch with BASC.

Find out more about the Four Seasons campaign here.