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Scottish snaring ban would be “catastrophic” for threatened species
A decision by the Scottish government to ban snares would be catastrophic to threatened bird species, including the iconic capercaillie.
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Snares banned in Wales despite threat to vulnerable species
The Agriculture (Wales) Act will make it illegal to use snares in Wales, despite the threat to species conservation and livestock protection.
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Scottish snaring ban will spell disaster for threatened wildlife, says BASC
The Scottish government has announced a consultation on the use of snares in Scotland.
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BASC will ‘not hesitate to take legal action’ against Welsh Government
Read our letter to Lesley Griffiths MS, Minister for Rural Affairs, regarding the use of modern humane cable restraints to protect ground-nesting birds.
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Welsh snares ban disastrous for threatened wildlife
The future of Wales’ most threatened species has been put at significant risk, after a ban on all snares was taken forward by the Welsh Government this week.
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Future of threatened species in Wales put at risk by snares ban, says BASC
It is unacceptable to risk some of our most threatened species with an outright ban on snares.
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Defra Minister taking “a balanced approach” on snares
BASC review what was said following a parliamentary debate discussing banning the use of snares in England.
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Scottish Government considers ban on snares
The Scottish Government’s suggestion that it would consider a statutory ban on snares would be ‘disastrous for land managers’ says BASC.
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‘Significant concern’ for wildlife as snaring ban considered in Scotland
The UK’s largest shooting organisation has expressed ‘significant concern’ for wildlife and livestock, as the Scottish Government suggested a forthcoming review of snaring would be extended to consider a statutory ban. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) – which represents over 11,000 members in Scotland – said a Read more…
