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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. Read more
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. Read more
Risk assessments for your shoot
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. Read more
G&WCT issues grey partridge guidelines
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (G&WCT) has now issued guidelines on how to foster grey partridges in suitable areas. Read more
CPSA develops GSCE qualification in claypigeon shooting
The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA) has developed a GCSE in clay-target shooting. Read more
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. Read more
Farm shops are fastest growing retail sector
Recent research shows that farm shops are the fastest-growing retail sector. Read more
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). Read more
Shooting UK News
Rules on shooting ravens to be relaxed
In an effort to protect newborn lambs and calves, farmers are to be allowed to shoot more ravens than previously permitted, NFU Scotland has said. Read more
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