Gamekeepers Help Fight Wildlife Crime according to the National Gamekeepers Organisation

The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO) has told MP’s that gamekeepers are a force for good in fighting wildlife crime. In written and oral evidence provided for the Environmental Audit Select Committee, the NGO said that:

Gamekeepers are the eyes and ears of the countryside, often outnumbering rural police by more than ten to one and [...]

March 13th, 2012 | Category: Uncategorized | 8 comments

RSPB raises concerns over Natural England statement – Waltham Moor Estate.

In February we published a story which provided details of a public inquiry being heard at Leeds into an appeal which seeks overturn restricted management activities that have taken place on the Waltham Moor Estate in the South Pennines, including prescribed burning of heather and grazing.

Walshaw Moor Estate either owns, or has the benefit [...]

March 13th, 2012 | Category: Natural England | Leave a comment