Looking at lead
Dr Conor O’Gorman and Dan Reynolds review the HSE proposals for a ban on lead ammunition, BASC’s position, and outline how you can help.
Defra issues statement in response to lead ammunition announcement
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow said:
“This
move away from the use of lead and single-use plastics in shotgun ammunition is
very welcome and I would like to applaud these organisations for coming
together to reach this decision.
“It is a significant step for both wildlife and the wider environment and the government remains committed to ensuring a sustainable, mutually beneficial relationship between shooting and conservation.”
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EU lead shot ban has implications for UK
Dr O’Gorman discusses the EU’s disproportionate ban on using lead shot over wetlands which could have drastic consequences in the UK.
Lead Shot: A Historical Reflection
In this blog, BASC Scotland director, Dr Colin Shedden, explores BASC’s long-standing involvement with lead shot and how the policy and science has evolved over the years.