The precautionary principle
7th June 2022
BASC’s Dr Marnie Lovejoy discusses why short-sighted application of the precautionary principle is damaging biodiversity and conservation.
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Help us protect the mallard
7th June 2022
Now’s the time to start recording your findings of duck nest tube usage, as BASC’s Kiri Thompson explains.
Capturing the countryside
7th June 2022
Jess Smith is passionate for countryside and animals; but she always finds time to draw. Now, her passion has developed into a significant hobby business.
Welsh government position on shooting confirmed
6th June 2022
BASC has received ministerial confirmation which quashes claims that country sports will be banned in Wales by 2024.
The Queen of the countryside
1st June 2022
As we prepare to celebrate the Queen and the Platinum Jubilee, we take a closer look at her majesty’s love of the countryside and more importantly her four-legged companions.
FACE launches new campaign to protect shooting
31st May 2022
FACE has launched a European Hunters’ Campaign and needs your help to fight ill-conceived policy decisions.
Conditions to remain the same as GL43 is renewed
31st May 2022
BASC is advising members that there are no substantial changes to the conditions of the new licence, although there is additional clarification around the consenting process.
NRW commits to removing “discriminatory” general licences age restriction
30th May 2022
The condition would impact young and future farmers, conservationists and pest controllers who require general licences in work and training.
BASC to sponsor major Yorkshire rural event
28th May 2022
BASC has confirmed that it will sponsor this year’s Yorkshire Post Country Week Rural Awards and Country Week Conference in September.
