Scotlands natural environment is worth £17.2billion a year to its economy, according to a new report titled Valuing Our Environment, which was commissioned by a Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)-led partnership. Read more
The Government has revealed it is pressing ahead with the controversial Marine and Coastal Access Bill, which will lead to the creation of an extra 1,400 miles of new coastal access paths, despite the growing concerns of organisations representing landowners and wildfowling clubs Read more
The Scottish Government has announced that it is to wait for the results of research being carried out by DEFRA into the use of electric collars for dogs before it decides whether to impose a ban on their use Read more
Kent Police are investigating the theft of five dogs and a Land Rover from a Kent driveway last Friday afternoon Read more
An alarming viral email was recently widely distributed among members of the shooting community. It alleged that shoots will be specifically targeted by police with breathalyser tests over the Christmas period and has resulted in the police and BASC reassuring shooters that this is not the case Read more
New Government proposals that include forcing gundogs to wear collars and all owners to use a pooper scooper have prompted concern from the National Gamekeepers Organisation (NGO). Read more
DEFRAs new reports find deer pose little risk of infecting cattle with TB. Read more
The Arundel estate, in Sussex, has been awarded a Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Grey Partridge Trophy. Read more
A land agent with responsibility for Lord Vesteys grouse moors on the Stean estate in North Yorkshire was recently cleared of permitting a gamekeeper to store pesticides illegally. Read more
New wildlife indicators, published on 28 November by the Government, showed an improvement in the health of the English countryside. Read more
The House of Commons select committee responsible for monitoring environmental protection and sustainable development has launched an inquiry to examine the scale of wildlife crime in the UK. Read more
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