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Welsh conservation efforts set back by NRW red tape
The decision by Natural Resources Wales to restrict the ability of conservationists and wildlife managers to control magpies, jays and jackdaws is a retrograde blow for conservation.
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Natural Resources Wales proposals place most vulnerable species at risk, says BASC
Subject to NRW board approval, the proposals would remove magpies, jays and jackdaws from the Welsh general licence for conservation.
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Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill
BASC’s Dr Colin Shedden reflects on the implications for shooting of the recently published Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill.
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£250,000 fund for Scottish land-based workers
Land-based workers in Scotland can claim upwards of £500 towards the cost of practical and technical courses under the scheme.
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BASC East grows to take in two new counties
BASC appoint new firearms officer for the East of England region which is set to include Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
BASC Wales
Senedd petitions update
A petition to ban the shooting of critically endangered birds was discussed at the Senedd Petitions Committee this week.
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Firearms licensing service raised with Dyfed Powys
BASC has met with the Chief Constable for Dyfed Powys to raise member issues with the police force’s firearms licensing department.
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“Devastating” impact of storms on rural businesses revealed
BASC and Country Sport Scotland have appealed to the Scottish Government to support to rural businesses badly hit by recent winter storms.
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New country officer for BASC Scotland
BASC Scotland has appointed Nick Raby, former manager of Gleneagles Shooting and Fishing School, as its new country officer.
