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Tackling issues together

Britain's 1.8 million regular anglers have united under one organisation, the Angling Trust. The new organisation hopes to recruit 20,000 members in its first year and be up to 100,000 by 2011, says chief executive Mark Lloyd, formerly of the Anglers' Conservation Association.

Oak Disease in Charnwood

Charnwood forest oaks are dying as Forestry Commission tree pathologists search for the cause.

Claire Lomas equestrian diary

The Claire Lomas Walk Campaign and Saddle Up for Spinal Research have teamed up to produce an A5 week-to-view equestrian diary to raise funds.

Risk assessments

As highlighted in The Field's Comment (November issue), risk assessments are now a vital part of any shoot, and it is incumbent upon us all to make what we do as safe as possible. Kevin Wissett-Warner, an independent rural management consultant who advises shoots across the south of England, gives his advice on how conduct a risk assessment.

The Field miscellany

Wise words from The Field miscellany.

Foster grey partridges

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (G&WCT) has now issued guidelines on how to foster grey partridges in suitable areas.

GSCE in clays

The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA) has developed a GCSE in clay-target shooting.

Honeybees in decline

The honeybee population has experienced a sharp decline this year. This is due, in a large part, to the wet summer of 2007 and spring of 2008 and will not only contribute to a shortage of honey but will significantly limit the pollination of fruits and vegetables.

Farm shops

Recent research shows that farm shops are the fastest-growing retail sector.

Wade in to save Britain's birds

Britain's wading birds are at risk because of the refusal of some conservation bodies to carry out effective predator control, says the Countryside Alliance (CA).

Help preserve the brown hare

The removal of set-aside could mean a bleak future for our brown hares, according to the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust.

Fish Pass on River Aire

Salmon have returned to Castleford's river Aire after recent projects have helped their return.

Irish Setter Celebration

The Irish Setter Association is celebrating its centenary with an exhibition at The Kennel Club, a championship and open show and an international field trial.

Badger cull announced

A targeted culling of badgers will go ahead in an attempt to halt the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in the worst affected parts of Wales.

Hunting goes online with a new website

The hunting community now has its own online networking portal.

Ladies-only fishing club is launched

The first ever 'ladies only' fly-fishing and angling club has been launched in the North East.

Olympic Shooting to Leave no Legacy

The London Olympics in 2012 have sparked controversy over plans to spend £18 million on a temporary shooting facility.

A fuse to bolt bears

Wise words from The Field miscellany