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Defra needs to act quickly on gamebird releasing debacle
Continued intransigence at Defra on re-issuing GL43 now risks an environmental and animal welfare crisis, says Conor O’Gorman.
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Secretary of State warned of consequences of Defra gamebird decision
BASC is a joint signatory on a letter from Aim to Sustain to the Secretary of State regarding the ban on gamebird releasing in parts of England.
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BASC to commence legal challenge against Defra
BASC has announced today a decision to prepare legal proceedings against Defra over its withdrawal of GL43.
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Defra restriction will cripple rural England, says BASC
Defra has critically underestimated the number of shoots which will be impacted by its decision to restrict gamebird release in areas of England.
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General licence renewed for gamebird release in SACs, but SPAs left in limbo
Defra has reissued GL43 for Special Areas of Conservation, but release in Special Protection Areas will still require an individual licence.
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BASC CEO responds to Defra’s decision to remove GL43
Read our update and response to the removal of GL43 by Defra, which covers the release of gamebirds on or within 500m of protected sites.
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Powys residents warned of consequences of game shooting restrictions
More than a 100 gamekeepers, local residents and business owners attended the Act Now campaign event in Llangedwyn.
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Threat to releasing on protected land delayed
After much lobbying, BASC has been informed by Defra that it is reviewing its decision to require all shoots releasing on or within 500m of Special Protected Areas to obtain individual licences.
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Unlawful changes to gamebird release licence challenged by BASC
Changes to an interim gamebird release licence in England could throw shoots into turmoil, risking jobs, businesses and conservation projects.
