When BASC was in discussion with the South West of England Regional Development Agency in 2005 they showed interest in our Green Shoots programme, especially with the success demonstrated by Green Shoots on the Somerset Levels. The result was they provided funds for BASC to run the survey phase for a project in Dorset in 2006. The survey went out to BASC members in the area and asked for details of where they were shooting and what species and habitats of conservation concern occurred there.
The survey generated some amazing results:
Many of the members who provided information to this survey are engaged BASC’s SITA Trust funded project on water vole conservation.
If you were part of the survey in Dorset, thank you. The data provided is being used to help conservation effort and in so doing promote the role of shooting sports in maintaining a healthy environment.
Woodland Trees and Shrubs The woodland trees and shrubs are the most important aspect of your land, says Charles Dutton. Whether your shoot’s a large commercial operation or a DIY shoot, what do you think is its biggest asset? Is it the fortune we pay for young birds, the wizardry
Open Access The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CroW) created a public right of access to mountain, moor, heath, down and registered common land in England and Wales. This opens up nearly a million hectares of countryside for people’s enjoyment in England and Wales. This symbol indicates you
Green Shoots Mapping allows you to:
• help BASC promote the conservation benefits of shooting by providing your observations of wildlife
• mark up and save as many maps of your shooting land as you like which you can then print or email to colleagues
