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Scottish Government unveils grouse moor law to tackle wildlife crime and peatland burning

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 […]

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Wild Moors to National Trust: Consign Grouse Shooting to the History Books

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 […]

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National Trust ends grouse shooting at Park Hall in Peak District

The National Trust has decided to end grouse shooting on its land at Park Hall, in High Peak, Derbyshire, following the conclusion of an internal review. The Trust decided to not renew the lease due to ‘concerns over the management techniques utilised’ to promote the breeding of red grouse, which are […]

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Welsh ban on snares to go ahead with rural committee’s support

The Welsh Government is preparing to press ahead with a ban on snares as part of a bid to protect the nation’s wildlife. The plan to introduce a ban on snares via the Agriculture (Wales) Bill has received support from the influential Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs (ETRA) Committee, with the […]

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Wild Moors welcomes National Trust’s vision for Peak District moors

Wild Moors today welcomed plans announced by the National Trust to scale up regeneration of the High Peak Estate for nature, the climate and benefit of future generations. The restoration efforts seek to work alongside local people to repair biodiversity across the landscape and work to enable ecosystems and natural processes […]