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Require the general licence for conservation in Wales?
BASC is calling for users of the general licence for conservation in Wales to provide case studies to rebut NRW’s decision to remove jays, jackdaws and magpies.
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Defra ready to fight Wild Justice in the courts
In a move supported by BASC, Defra has confirmed that it will contest Wild Justice’s latest legal challenge relating to the general licence GL42.
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Avian Influenza update in France
A substantial number of confirmed cases means it is extremely likely that there will be issues with the supply of eggs and chicks from France.
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Meet the women paving the way for female gamekeepers
Although gamekeeping is still very much a male-dominated sector, the number of female gamekeepers and land managers is slowly increasing..
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Scottish Government considers ban on snares
The Scottish Government’s suggestion that it would consider a statutory ban on snares would be ‘disastrous for land managers’ says BASC.
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Have you booked your BASC shoot visit yet?
BASC’s shoot visits have been taken up by more than 300 shoots this year, and are on target to hit 400 by the end of 2021.
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BASC issues reminder on gamebird reporting condition
BASC has issued a reminder of the legal obligations of shoots releasing gamebirds on or within 500m of a European Protected Site in England.
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Gamebird worrying must be tackled by Welfare Bill says BASC
BASC is committed to seeing tougher penalties imposed under the Government’s new Animal Welfare Bill for those found guilty of gamebird worrying.
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Getting stuck in
BASC’s Murray Woodward tells of how he got stuck in to the mallard nesting tubes project and runs us through his journey so far.
