Moor than meets the eye
As the Glorious Twelfth approaches, David Scott introduces some of the iconic bird species supported by moorland managed for grouse.
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BASC statement on shoot leases on United Utilities land
BASC last night had a constructive conversation with United Utilities’ CEO, Louise Beardmore, regarding shoot leases on the company’s land.
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BASC calls on United Utilities board to review shooting ban
BASC has urged United Utilities’ board members to call for a review of the decision to end shoot leases on the water company’s land.
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BASC engaged in scrutiny of Scottish grouse Bill
BASC highlighted significant flaws in the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament yesterday.
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Gamekeepers can play a key role in peat restoration
We are all in this climate emergency together, and the skills of upland gamekeepers should be held in high regard, says BASC’s Gareth Dockerty.
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BASC raises opposition to Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill
BASC has raised significant concerns with the Scottish Government’s Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, published today.
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No “one size fits all” approach to upland management, report concludes
Researchers from the University of York published the findings following 10 years studying the impact of land management practices on moorland habitats.
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Last chance to respond to Scottish grouse shoot licensing consultation
The Scottish government’s consultation on proposals to licence grouse shooting and moorland management closes on 14 December.
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Busting the myths about grouse
We have all heard the myths around the best type of grouse to eat so we decided to put the theories to the test with a grouse tasting event.
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The gift of grouse to rural sustainability
Angus SNP MP Dave Doogan visited an estate within the glens of his constituency ahead of the start of the grouse season.
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