BASC calls for information on impact of Storm Arwen
BASC Scotland is appealing to shoots to respond to a survey assessing the impact of Storm Arwen on their businesses.
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BASC has described the Scottish government’s response to the deer working group report as a cause for ‘grave concern’, with far-reaching implications for deer welfare.
The majority of the 99 recommendations have been accepted by the government in principle. While some will benefit deer management, such as updating the current Deer (Scotland) Act 1996, others have been strongly condemned by BASC and other rural organisations.
Accepted recommendations that are of grave concern include:
The Association of Deer Management Groups have said deer in Scotland have become ‘demonised’.
BASC raised our animal welfare concerns when the deer working group first published their recommendations in January 2020.
Following the decision by the government to support the majority of recommendations, BASC is committing itself to continue lobbying for the welfare of the deer and will be raising our significant concerns with the newly established Animal Welfare Commission.
To read more of BASC’s views on the topic click here.
BASC Scotland is appealing to shoots to respond to a survey assessing the impact of Storm Arwen on their businesses.
Don’t miss BASC on BBC Landward this week, which includes a feature on our new community integrated deer management vision for Scotland.
BASC has urged MSPs to make substantial amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill following the publication of a key report.
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