Senior members of the grouse shooting industry have warned that the controversial sport is facing an uncertain future amid the growing popularity of rewilding. In a talk given at the Game Fair in the run up to the ‘Glorious Twelfth’ of August, the traditional start of the grouse shooting season, shooting […]
Langholm Moor restoration initiative set to double in size
Langholm community hails deal with Duke of Buccleuch as ‘beacon of hope for people and planet’ A rewilding project on a former grouse moor at Langholm in southern Scotland has doubled in size after a “rollercoaster” fundraising campaign by local activists. The Langholm Initiative announced on Friday it had finally raised the £2.2m […]
Natural England restricts game bird shooting on Thornton Moor
Fresh doubt has been cast over the future of the controversial game bird shoot on Yorkshire Water’s land at Thornton Moor after Natural England has refused permission for a significant part of the operation.
Wild Moors welcomes Denton Park Estate’s ambitious rewilding plans
A leading nature restoration organisation has welcomed plans announced by Denton Park in Wharfedale to rewild the iconic estate.
Labour would allow communities to buy failed grouse moors for nature restoration
A leading nature restoration organisation has welcomed support from Labour for a community right to buy scheme in England.