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Conservation in action – Winter 2024
Read our winter update on BASC conservation projects, including how you can get involved.
Successful BASC amendments improve Scottish grouse Bill; but snaring ban progresses
MSPs today entered day one of voting on Stage 2 amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.
First BASC Wildlife Fund political reception held in Welsh parliament
The BASC Wildlife Fund last night held a political reception in the Senedd, highlighting the positive impacts of sustainable shooting.
Government support for sustainable shooting reaffirmed at BASC meeting
BASC chief executive Ian Bell met with Environment Secretary Steve Barclay MP recently to discuss the issues facing shooting.
Wildfowling in Wales receives boost from the BASC Wildlife Fund
The BASC Wildlife Fund has awarded its first loan in Wales to the Wentloog Wildfowling and Conservation Association.
Celebrating World Wetlands Day 2024
To mark World Wetlands Day 2024, Sarah Pinnell explains what makes wetland habitats so special and highlights some of the work carried out to protect them.
HSE requests extension to timeline on lead ammunition restrictions
The Health and Safety Executive has requested an extension to the timeline for the final stage of its lead ammunition review in England, Wales and Scotland.
Find a BASC Wing Week event near you
BASC’s Wing Week features a series of events centred around wildfowl and waders, running from 26 February – 4 March 2024.
Thousand-strong signature letter urges MSPs to amend “unacceptable” grouse bill
More than 1,000 people have signed a letter calling on the Scottish Parliament to make changes to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.