Agri-Business
Hedgerows should be included in 10% SFS woodland requirement - GWCT
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has called for hedgerows to be included in the Welsh government’s 10% woodland...
GWCT
Rural Life
NFU urges farmers to take part in the 2024 Big Farmland Bird Count
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is urging farmers and growers to get involved with the 2024 Big Farmland Bird Count....
Rural Life
460,000 birds counted in this year's Big Farmland Bird Count
Over 460,000 birds were counted in this year’s Big Farmland Bird Count, which is organised by the Game and Wildlife...
Agri-Business
GWCT piloting Hedgerow Carbon Code on three farms
The Game and Wildlife Trust Conservation (GWCT) has begun piloting its new Hedgerow Carbon Code, a year on from receiving...
Rural Life
GWCT recognises long-term contribution to its Big Farmland Bird Count
A rural business in the Cotswolds has received a special award for its contribution to the 2022 Game & Wildlife...
Environment
The Prince of Wales becomes patron of the GWCT
The Prince of Wales, Charles, has become a patron of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT). He follows in...
Arable
GWCT develops new Wildlife Plot seed mix
A new wildlife plot cover crop seed mix, which promises to be one of the best yet for biodiversity, has...
Agri-Business
Variety of margins important to boosting farmland bees
Creating cultivated margins on your farm can support otherwise-threatened wild bees, according to a new study by the Game &...
Agri Politics
New head of research for Scotland at GWCT
Dr. Louise de Raad has joined the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) as head of research Scotland and director...
Environment
What will the late harvest mean for partridges?
While unseasonal weather has played havoc with this year’s harvest, we should also stop to think of its impact on...
Agri-Business
GWCT appoints new head of training and partnerships
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has appointed Joe Stanley as the new head of training and partnerships at...
Rural Life
Game management qualification launched to boost industry standards
Gamekeepers, estate managers and shoot managers looking to brush up on their skills can now apply for places on a...
Rural Life
GWCT launches key principles for gamebird management
With the pheasant season starting on October 1, leading conservation charity the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has launched...
Environment
Farmers urged to take part in the 2019 Big Farmland Bird Count
Farmers across the country are being urged to take part in the Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC), which is back...
