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Help highlight the value of shooting in protecting UK woodlands
Share your views to help shape future guidance on tree protection methods within UK woodlands.
BASC is supporting important research being conducted by Edinburgh Napier University’s Centre for Conservation and Restoration Science, funded by the Forestry Commission. The researchers are seeking input from woodland managers, landowners, and other land managers on the challenges of mammal damage to trees and the effectiveness of protection methods.
The shooting sector plays a significant role in woodland management and conservation, contributing to carbon sequestration, habitat creation, and wildlife balance.
BASC’s Natural Capital assessment published earlier this year, found that the carbon saved through woodland managed for shooting is worth £135 million a year, with deer and grey squirrel management being a highly important component of that.
By sharing your experiences and insights through this survey, you can help highlight the practical solutions that shooting and land management provide to address mammal damage. Your input will showcase the sector’s impact, strengthen technical guidance, and ensure the value of shooting activities in supporting woodland regeneration and climate action is fully recognised.
Have your say
The short questionnaire takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete and covers:
- The challenges of mammal damage in woodlands and treescapes
- Tree protection methods currently being used
- Which methods are considered most effective
- Opportunities for future research and innovation
Your feedback will help identify widely used methods, areas for improvement, and case studies showcasing good or innovative practice. The findings will inform the development of practical, evidence-based technical guidance for tree protection.
Take part in the Tree Protection Survey here. The survey closes on 12 January 2025.
Thank you in advance for contributing to this valuable project. Your voice and experience will make a real difference in shaping the future of tree protection strategies and supporting climate action across the UK.
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