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Another record year for hen harriers as 141 chicks fledge in England
New data from Natural England shows 141 hen harrier chicks fledged in England this year, the seventh year in a row that numbers have increased.
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BASC statement in response to the death of a hen harrier
BASC has a clear zero tolerance approach to the illegal killing of birds of prey, condemning all illegal activity.
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The best breeding hen harrier figures in England for over a century
Natural England has officially confirmed the fledging of a record 119 hen harrier chicks in England this year.
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First hen harrier nest camera goes live
Funded by BASC’s Wildlife Habitat Charitable Trust, the camera is streaming live footage from a hen harrier nest on the Swinton Estate.
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Hen harrier brood management scheme licensed for fifth year
Natural England’s hen harrier brood management scheme continues to play a key role in hen harrier recovery in England.
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BASC commits to hen harrier recovery plan
BASC has committed to contributing £75,000 towards Natural England’s hen harrier recovery work over the next three years.
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RSPB loses hen harrier judicial review
A legal challenge by the RSPB and Mark Avery over Natural England’s research into hen harrier brood management has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal.
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BASC: Beware the unintended consequences of grouse moor licensing
Imposing an unnecessary licensing system on grouse moors would produce unintended consequences which would impact on biodiversity, conservation and rural upland economies. The findings are contained in a paper released by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).
