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Wildlife

Sea eagles attack and kill two ewes on Benbecula

Sea eagles attack and kill two ewes on Benbecula

08 May 202110:00
Sea eagle predation appears to be spreading to new areas of the Western Isles, as the population of the giant raptors continues to increase.
EnvironmentScotlandsheepWildlife
GWCT launches fact-checking website to challenge misreporting of ecological science

GWCT launches fact-checking website to challenge misreporting of ecological science

10 Aug 202014:39
The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has launched a fact-checking website to challenge misreporting of ecological science.
arableEnvironmentfarm lifelivestockPoliticsWildlife
Proposed sale of Glenridding Common to the JMT prompts fresh rewilding fears

Proposed sale of Glenridding Common to the JMT prompts fresh rewilding fears

04 Aug 202007:00
A proposal by the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) to sell Glenridding Common has prompted fears that the area could be used as a testbed for rewilding.
BusinessEnglandEnvironmentlivestockuplandsWildlife
Landowners’ ambitious rewilding plans branded ‘unrealistic’

Landowners’ ambitious rewilding plans branded ‘unrealistic’

23 Jul 202010:10
Plans to rewild an area the size of Dorset to restore biodiversity have been branded ‘unrealistic’ by farmers.
Climate ChangeEnvironmentfarm lifeWildlife
Defra non-exec director Ben Goldsmith calls for reframing of rewilding debate

Defra non-exec director Ben Goldsmith calls for reframing of rewilding debate

20 Jun 202006:09
Defra non-executive director Ben Goldsmith has called for ‘rewilding’ to be renamed ‘wilder farming’ in order to reassure farmers they are central to the movement.
arableBeefBrexitBrexit HubBusinessdairyEnvironmentFundingLegislationlivestockPoliticssheepuplandsWildlife
National Trust urges public to ‘act responsibly’ as wildfire risk continues

National Trust urges public to ‘act responsibly’ as wildfire risk continues

17 Jun 202009:00
The National Trust has warned against the ‘irresponsible’ use of barbeques when visiting the countryside, after hundreds of acres of moorland and forestry have been engulfed by wildfires due to recent dry weather.
CoronavirusEnvironmentfarm lifeWildlife
Countryside left smouldering after abandoned barbecues cause wildfires across the UK

Countryside left smouldering after abandoned barbecues cause wildfires across the UK

02 Jun 202010:00
Hundreds of acres of moorland and forestry have been engulfed by wildfires due to the recent dry weather and ’irresponsible’ behaviour of people visiting the countryside.
arableBusinessCoronavirusdairyEnvironmentlivestockWildlife
Green groups warn of threat to environment as cross-compliance falls away

Green groups warn of threat to environment as cross-compliance falls away

10 Feb 202009:30
Green groups have warned the environment could be under threat as cross-compliance provisions fall away in the coming years.
arableBrexitBusinessEnvironmentFundingLegislationlivestockPoliticsWildlife
NE stops farmers from shooting wild birds to protect lambs and crops

NE stops farmers from shooting wild birds to protect lambs and crops

24 Apr 201910:31
Farmers looking to protect new-born lambs or crops are to be stopped from shooting crows and pigeons because of an abrupt, ‘knee-jerk’ decision by Natural England (NE).
arableBusinessEnvironmentfarm lifeLegislationlivestockPoliticsRural crimesheepWildlife
Plea for public to follow Countryside Code as BBQ fire does £200k damage to SSSI

Plea for public to follow Countryside Code as BBQ fire does £200k damage to SSSI

23 Apr 201913:00
The National Trust has issued a plea for the public to follow the Countryside Code after a fire started by a barbeque tore through Marsden Moor, destroying blanket bog and vital habitats for ground nesting birds.
EnvironmentRural crimeWeatherWildlife
NFU environment report ‘fails to recognise urgent challenges’, says RSPB

NFU environment report ‘fails to recognise urgent challenges’, says RSPB

17 Dec 201811:00
The RSPB has hit out at the NFU’s recently-published report on the farmed environment, saying it ‘fails to recognise the urgency of the environmental challenges’ on the horizon.
arableBeefBrexitdairyEnvironmentLegislationlivestockPigPoliticspoultrysheepWildlife
Gove to ‘reflect’ on introducing support for predator control to boost biodiversity

Gove to ‘reflect’ on introducing support for predator control to boost biodiversity

24 Jan 201811:55
Defra Secretary Michael Gove has promised to ‘reflect’ on the possibility of introducing a predator control option to any future English agri-environment scheme.
BusinessEnglandEnvironmentlivestockPoliticsScotlandWildlife
Agri-environment schemes more than double farmland bird numbers

Agri-environment schemes more than double farmland bird numbers

03 Jan 201805:00
Farmland bird numbers have more than doubled in areas where farmers are taking part in agri-environment schemes, according to new research.
arableEnvironmentfarm lifelivestockPoliticsWildlife
Survey shows 99 per cent of farmers want to protect wildlife

Survey shows 99 per cent of farmers want to protect wildlife

24 Apr 201707:00
A new survey from the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) has found a whopping 99 per cent of farmers believe protecting wildlife is important.
EnvironmentWildlife
Official beaver recognition slammed by NFU Scotland

Official beaver recognition slammed by NFU Scotland

25 Nov 201609:00
The Scottish Government’s decision yesterday to formally recognise the Eurasian beaver as a native species has been given a frosty reception by NFU Scotland.
EnvironmentPoliticsWildlife
European Commission approves Defra TB plans

European Commission approves Defra TB plans

16 Dec 201411:06
2025Bovine TBBusinessFundingGloucestershirelivestockPolicySomersetTBWildlife
Cheshire farmers demand badger TB testing

Cheshire farmers demand badger TB testing

12 Dec 201410:51
Cheshire farmers have demanded Defra accompanies stricter cattle TB controls in the county with a comprehensive programme to test badgers for the disease.
Bovine TBCheshirelivestockPolicyResearchTBWildlife
Paterson insists pilot badger cull a success

Paterson insists pilot badger cull a success

10 Oct 201415:33
Defra Secretary Owen Paterson has insisted the Somerset pilot badger cull has been a ‘success’ on all measures as the policy came under fire in a heated session in the House of Commons.
5059607085AdviceBovine TBGloucestershirelivestockPolicySomersetWeatherWildlife
Government will make badger cull decision before election - Truss

Government will make badger cull decision before election - Truss

01 Oct 201416:21
The Government will make a decision about rolling out the badger cull before next May’s General Election, according to Liz Truss.
AdviceBovine TBGloucestershirelivestockNorfolkPembrokeshirePolicySomersetTBWildlife
Greening reaction: NFU welcomes 'pragmatic' decision

Greening reaction: NFU welcomes 'pragmatic' decision

10 Jun 201410:42
The NFU has welcomed Defra’s decision to allow nitrogen fixing crops and hedgerows to count towards Ecological Focus Areas (EFAs) under the reformed CAP.
151620506586BusinessCAP reformConservationCropsDiversificationEnglandEnvironmentlandscapeSectorWildlife

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