UK’s largest uplands classroom set to return for 2023
Thousands of schoolchildren are set to ‘learn moor’ about the importance of the UK upland landscapes from 3-7 July.
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BASC engaged in scrutiny of Scottish grouse Bill
BASC highlighted significant flaws in the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament yesterday.
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Act now to avoid animal welfare crisis in the countryside, BASC warns Defra
BASC has warned Defra that shooting businesses are facing financial ruin, criminal charges or both, unless it urgently reinstates a licence for the release of gamebirds in protected areas of England.
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BASC response to Scottish deer management changes
The proposals relate to the use of night shooting equipment, minimum bullet weights and the removal of the close seasons for male deer.
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BASC discusses Welsh gamebird releasing proposals on BBC
The knock-on impacts of Natural Resources Wales’ proposals to restrict gamebird release have been covered in depth by the BBC in Wales.
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Authorisation changes for rodenticide use in open areas
BASC is advising members of forthcoming changes to the legal authorisation of two second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARS).
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Consequences of Defra licensing debacle highlighted on the BBC
The BBC’s Farming Today programme has covered the consequences of Defra’s changes to the general licence for gamebird release in protected areas (known as GL43).
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MSPs dissect Scottish grouse Bill in first evidence session
BASC was present at the first of several oral evidence sessions of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill last week in the Scottish Parliament.
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Secretary of State warned of consequences of Defra gamebird decision
BASC is a joint signatory on a letter from Aim to Sustain to the Secretary of State regarding the ban on gamebird releasing in parts of England.
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BASC to commence legal challenge against Defra
BASC has announced today a decision to prepare legal proceedings against Defra over its withdrawal of GL43.
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