NRW moves goalposts on gamebird releasing proposals
NRW’s recommendation for gamebird release should be licensed from 2025 demonstrates a complete lack of fairness and transparency, says Conor O’Gorman.
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Welsh gamebird release decision pushed back by NRWÂ
BASC has welcomed an announcement by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) that is has halted plans to licence the release of gamebirds next season.
Defra minister quizzed on gamebird release legislation
BASC quizzed Defra Minister Lord Benyon on his department’s changes to the law around releasing gamebirds, during a visit to the New Forest Show.
BASC vice-president stands up for gamebird release in Parliament
Speaking at debate in the House of Commons, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has heavily criticised Defra over it’s handling of gamebird release licences in protected areas.
Time running out for shoots following Defra decision, BASC warn
BASC chief executive Ian Bell has told the Daily Telegraph of the crisis unfolding across the English countryside.
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.
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.
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).
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.
BASC to commence legal challenge against Defra
BASC has announced today a decision to prepare legal proceedings against Defra over its withdrawal of GL43.
