Defra Minister taking “a balanced approach” on snares
BASC review what was said following a parliamentary debate discussing banning the use of snares in England.
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Gamekeeping
‘Catching up’ permitted following risk assessment
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zones in England, Scotland and Wales were amended today, 9 January, following a Defra risk assessment.
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BASC urges caution over possible changes to EU trade rules
The European Commission is considering changes to EU rules which would impact the trade of eggs and birds from areas hit by avian influenza (AI).
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RSPB ignoring the evidence over gamebird release
Read our response to the RSPB’s unfounded call for a moratorium on gamebird release to prevent the spread of avian influenza.
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Tougher sentencing to tackle illegal hare coursing
Tough new measures, that have come into force in England and Wales, have been welcomed by BASC.
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T Level habitat management course review extended
The review provides the opportunity to secure funding for game and wildlife course in the future.
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Gamekeeping Taskforce “needed now more than ever”
BASC Scotland is urging the Minister for Environment and Land Reform to address the difficulties facing gamekeepers and rural workers.
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Require the general licence for conservation in Wales?
BASC is calling for users of the general licence for conservation in Wales to provide case studies to rebut NRW’s decision to remove jays, jackdaws and magpies.
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Defra ready to fight Wild Justice in the courts
In a move supported by BASC, Defra has confirmed that it will contest Wild Justice’s latest legal challenge relating to the general licence GL42.
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Avian Influenza update in France
A substantial number of confirmed cases means it is extremely likely that there will be issues with the supply of eggs and chicks from France.
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