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Missing pet or invasive species?
As we observe invasive species week, we take a closer look at the parakeet which is so often mistaken for a lost pet, when in fact it is causing havoc for the environment.
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Invasive Species Week highlights plight of UK natives
BASC’s campaign for Invasive Species Week has captured the imagination of the press, putting squirrel and muntjac on the dinner menu.
Press release
Try a taste of squirrel this Invasive Species Week
Muntjac nibbles and potted grey squirrel are just two of the delicious ways people can make a difference this Invasive Species Week. The two species are just some of the invasive non-native species (INNS) in the UK and to mark Invasive Species Week, which will run from 24-30 May, BASC is Read more…
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Invasive species menu
In the spirit of #InvasiveSpeciesWeek we’ve created an invasive species menu. Check out some new Taste of Game recipes.
Recipes
Red signal crayfish linguine
Red signal crayfish linguine American signal crayfish were bought to the UK from North America as farmed seafood. They have now spread widely through Britain and have a negative impact on native species and the environment. They carry a disease that kills our native crayfish, erode riverbanks by burrowing, and
Recipes
Muntjac steak with watercress pesto and garlic toast
Steaks cut from muntjac loin are perfect for this nibble recipe.
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Potted squirrel with chutney and toast
This dish can be prepared well ahead of time and makes the most of the squirrel.
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Muntjac Meatballs
A classic meatball recipe that works well with muntjac, the sauce can be made well ahead of time and it also works well with pasta for a main course.
