A new law aimed at protecting wildlife and the environment by regulating the grouse shooting industry has passed its final vote in the Scottish Parliament. In a significant move for nature conservation, members of the Scottish Parliament have voted to pass the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill. This progressive legislation marks […]
In a significant move for nature conservation, members of the Scottish Parliament have voted to advance the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill to Phase 3 of the legislative process. This progressive legislation marks a pivotal moment in the management of Scotland’s uplands, particularly concerning the licensing of grouse shooting and intensive […]
Scotland published a draft new law on Wednesday seeking to limit the impact of grouse moors and tackle the persecution of birds of prey, saying the nation’s natural environment must be protected. Introduction of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill would allow the government to licence grouse shooting estates and […]
Campaigners are renewing calls for the National Trust to protect wildlife on its land after evidence emerged of poison baits having been placed in the entrances of a badger sett on moorland owned by the conservation charity in the High Peak. This morning Wild Moors fired off a letter to National […]
Lawmakers are set to debate proposals made by wildlife protection organisations to ban the use of snares, Westminster announced on Friday. The call to ban snares will be debated by MPs on Monday 9 January in Westminster Hall after over 100,000 people signed a government e-petition to outlaw the cruel contraptions. […]
