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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.
BASC Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland woodcock survey – volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed to help count woodcock over three evenings during May and June as part of a national survey.
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BASC briefs Labour Party following firearms licensing comments
BASC made contact with the Labour Party earlier this week following statements by Sir Keir Starmer regarding the firearms licensing process.
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BASC’s scholarship programme open for 2023 applications
£50,000 in scholarships has been awarded since the programme’s launch in 2019.
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Firearms licensing is in crisis, BASC tells Parliamentary Committee inquiry
BASC has proposed the establishment of an independent regulatory body to oversee licensing departments.
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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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‘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.
- Offbeat
Where does HSE lead ammunition restriction extension leave shooting?
Following the news of a six-month extension by the Health and Safety Executive of its lead ammunition restriction process, Terry Behan assesses what it may mean for shooting.
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BASC responds to HSE lead ammunition restriction extension
The Health and Safety Executive has extended its lead ammunition restriction process by six months to assess all 2,759 consultation responses.
