November

Hedgerows are a defining feature of the British countryside, offering far more than aesthetic appeal. When managed with care, they provide a wealth of ecological benefits and contribute meaningfully to sustainable land management. 

I have long been buying raffle tickets with no expected hope of success just the knowledge that my modest contribution to the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust would help their vital and important research work to support shooting.

The common snipe (Gallinago gallinago) has long fascinated ornithologists for its cryptic plumage, zig-zag flight and this haunting “drumming” display. Yet for all its charisma, the snipe’s migration ecology remains surprisingly under-studied compared to other waders. 

Barn owls are one of the UK’s most iconic farmland birds and an easy way to help support these beautiful creatures populations is by putting up a barn owl nest box. But this is only the first step.

Natural England have published a bulletin outlining some small changes to the General Licences for wild bird control, GL 40 - 42 as they take responsibility for the licences from Defra for 2026.

Tree planting is often seen as a universal fix for climate change, biodiversity loss and even economies via carbon credits. But ask any conservation scientist at the GWCT and they’ll tell you that it is just not that simple.

One of the aspects of being a supporter of the GWCT is the fun of entering their draws. It is a way of supporting their work with the added spice of a chance to win exceptional days in the field.

One aim of the PepsiCo FAB project is to enhance communication between project participants. Over the course of the project, this has been done in a number of ways including regular updates, building relationships and providing project-related training events.

Eels have got to be one of the most fascinating and enigmatic creatures in our rivers. Their mysterious migrations, complex life stages and close links with both rivers and the open ocean make them a vital, but vulnerable, part of our freshwater and coastal ecosystems.

The idea is simple but powerful: neighbouring farmers come together to improve wildlife habitat at a landscape scale, supported by expert facilitation and shared local knowledge.