BASC Scotland
Wigtown Bay LNR and the Crook of Baldoon
BASC update on Wigtown Bay LNR and the Crook of Baldoon.
BASC Northern Ireland
BASC advises NI government on marine conservation zones
BASC has responded to a consultation on how marine conservation zones (MCZ) will be created and managed in Northern Ireland over the next two years. The consultation was issued by the Department of Environment and ended on 31st January 2014.
BASC Northern Ireland
Shooters can help halt biodiversity loss by 2020 in Northern Ireland
BASC is reviewing strategic targets proposed by government to help halt biodiversity loss in Northern Ireland.
BASC Northern Ireland
Coleraine council issues new dog control consultation
BASC is reviewing proposals to exclude dogs at certain times from land owned or managed by Coleraine Borough Council in Northern Ireland.
BASC Northern Ireland
BASC lobbies to improve firearms law in Northern Ireland
BASC is building cross-party support and working in partnership with Countryside Alliance Ireland and Gun Trade Guild NI to improve firearms law for the province’s shooters.
BASC Northern Ireland
Marine conservation policy changes in Northern Ireland
BASC is reviewing draft guidance that will be used to create marine conservation zones (MCZ) in Northern Ireland over the next two years. A consultation on the guidance closes on 31st January. BASC welcomes any advice or comments people might have on the consultation.
BASC Central
Is the UK hitting UN targets on nature conservation?
BASC is reviewing a national report on how the UK has managed nature conservation under the terms of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and welcomes any advice or comments people might have on the consultation.
BASC Wales
BASC helps Natural Resources Wales plan its future
BASC has responded to a consultation that will be used to develop Natural Resources Wales strategic work over the next three years. BASC has proposed working with the public body to help promote healthy quarry populations and habitats and to encourage access to shooting opportunities in Wales.
BASC Scotland
Dog microchipping, licensing and muzzling in Scotland – have your say
The Scottish Government is consulting on the introduction of compulsory microchipping of all dogs in Scotland. The consultation also seeks views on the re-introduction of a dog licensing system and the muzzling of all dogs when in public places. Lastly, suggestions are invited on legislative or other measures that might reduce dog fouling.