BASC News
The eyes and ears of the uplands
Gamekeepers are not only the custodians of the countryside, they are the eyes and ears on the ground, committed to conserving our landscapes.
BASC’s ‘Simply Glorious’ adverts explained
Spotted a ‘Simply Glorious’ advert in your local newspaper today? Click here to read about BASC’s campaign here.
Supporting rural communities
More than 30 million people visit the Yorkshire Dales, Peak District and North York Moors National Parks each year according to National Parks survey data.
In the public interest: the glorious benefits of grouse moor management
In his latest blog, BASC’s political and press officer in Scotland, Ross Ewing, explores how the glorious benefits of grouse moor management in Scotland are firmly in the public interest.
Mythbusters
As the glorious twelfth fast approaches, we take a look at some of the most prolific moorland myths.
Don’t ban the burn
BASC’s Gareth Dockerty takes a look at the issue of prescribed burning and explains how he has been educating people about its benefits.
Moorland
A closer look at moorland habitat, its management and benefits for the natural environment and rural communities.
Fife MP hails rural college a ‘gateway of opportunity’ for prospective gamekeepers
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is providing Fife’s young people with a unique opportunity to enter the gamekeeping profession, according to the MP for North East Fife.
High Court decision ‘doesn’t change anything’, says BASC
The decision to refuse our application as an interested party will not stop our work and actions to ensure a future proof and workable set of licences.