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Following Natural Resources Wales’s consultation at the end of last year, there are a number of proposed changed to their General Licences which, if approved, could come into force in Wales as of 1 July. The NRW Board are meeting today (24 March). Below is the submission we sent to board members in advance ofContinue reading “NGO letter to Natural Resources Wales in response to the proposed general licences changes”

Since our last message regarding the H5N1 outbreak in France, we have been able to establish some facts about the situation, which we wanted to share with our membership as soon as we could.  The outbreak in France has become worse rather than better. As you can see from the maps attached (see this link),Continue reading “Important update on H5N1 in France  “

There have been a number of Avian Influenza H5N1 (bird flu) outbreaks in France in recent weeks, and we are aware that this is affecting the export of both gamebirds and eggs from France to the UK. The situation regarding the Avian Influenza H5N1 (bird flu) outbreak in France is constantly evolving, and discussions areContinue reading “Update regarding the H5N1 (Avian Influenza) outbreak in France”

The Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust team have a big year coming up, not only is 2022 their 30th anniversary, but they’re also finally able to put their plans for a special year into action. And everyone’s invited to the party! In early 2020 the rural charity was launching their Year of the Gamekeeper campaign. Like all plans,Continue reading “The Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust: 30 Years of support and Year of the Gamekeeper”

Following the impact of recent storms, RABI has announced the availability of emergency grants of £1,000 to provide financial support to those severely affected. Grants can be accessed across the farming community by making an initial call to RABI’s 24/7 helpline on 0800 188 4444. Applications will be fast-tracked using a simplified application process toContinue reading “RABI announces storm response fund for farmers”

The debate concerning grouse moors versus alternative land use in the uplands is one that is both ongoing and would appear unlikely to be resolved any time soon. With that in mind, the GWCT are planning a series of case studies based on personal testimonies to compare existing grouse moors with alternative land uses suchContinue reading “Recognising the benefits of heather moorland: the GWCT needs your help”

The National Gamekeepers Organisation are proud to announce a new award in conjunction with Marsdens Game Feeds, which will celebrate conservation and biodiversity in the game industry. The Conservation Champions Awards are aimed at shoots, estates and gamekeepers, in a bid to highlight the positive impact their excellent work has on our countryside.  Thomas Welham, Sales DirectorContinue reading “New conservation award launched by the NGO and Marsdens Game Feeds “

A new study into mountain hare densities in the Peak District has shown that their population looks to be in good health, and could in fact be up to five times higher than recent estimates of mountain hare densities have suggested. These Mountain Hares are the only surviving population in England, and with gamekeepers havingContinue reading “Peak District Mountain Hare population in good health, new study shows”

When the CLA decided to give up running their game fair in 2015, they kindly gifted the running of the Long Service Awards made to gamekeepers to the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation.   We have awarded this prize every year since, and will be presenting the Long Service Awards, in association with Elanco, at this year’s British Shooting Show in February.  Continue reading “NGO Long Service Awards to be presented at the British Shooting Show”