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BASC urges longer-term funding for biodiversity from landfill tax
Longer-term funding for biodiversity projects should be available from the landfill tax fund in England
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BASC statement on the resignation of the shooting organisations’ representative from the Lead Ammunition Group
The elected Council of the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) supports the decision of Sir Barney White-Spunner, the representative of the shooting associations, to resign from the Lead Ammunition Group (LAG).
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New study supports BASC position on lead ammunition
The results of a new study by Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) supports BASC’s position on lead ammunition: “no sound evidence, no change”.
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BASC calls on shooters to respond to “crucial” European consultation
BASC is calling on those who shoot to respond to the European Commission’s public opinion survey on the “fitness for purpose” of the birds and habitats directive.
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Shoots buzzing about Bees
BASC is asking shoots to help beekeepers for the benefit of bees, the countryside and shoots. Bees are essential to the wellbeing of the environment. Without bees and other pollinators, plants struggle to reproduce.
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Shooters support nature – make your voice count
BASC encourages all shooters to take part in a public opinion survey on EU legislation designed to protect nature. Please spare a few minutes of your time to show the citizens of the EU that shooters support nature.
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BASC welcomes Defra Secretary of State
The reappointment of the Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP as Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has been welcomed by BASC
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Shooting achieves a parliamentary majority
The BASC election website has shown that a majority of MPs in the new House of Commons have made public statements in support of shooting.
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BASC identifies parliamentary majority in favour of shooting
A majority of MPs who support shooting sports has been identified by BASC. 54% of MPs elected to Westminster have indicated that they support shooting
