Blogs

The GWCT Advisory Service Scotland has successfully concluded its 2024 training sessions, ensuring compliance with the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024. 2025 courses begin in February, book your place now.

The GWCT’s Allerton Project demonstration farm has joined the Central England branch of the Environmental Farmers Group.

On 1 December, the picturesque grounds of Fingask Castle came alive with creativity and excitement as 60 young budding artists and their families gathered to celebrate the winners of our annual Scottish schools art competition.

Our soils are at risk, and nitrous oxide emissions play a big role in the environmental challenge. Discover how innovative practices can help mitigate this silent threat.

Sam is one of the newly started graduate interns with the Uplands Research team, working in the North Pennines.

Eels have long fascinated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike, with their mysterious migration and elusive behaviour. Now, an exciting new project is underway to unravel the secrets of these remarkable creatures.

In this blog, Joe Stanley, Head of Sustainable Farming at the GWCT Allerton Project, explores why cutting agri-environment schemes like the Countryside Stewardship Capital Grant is a shortsighted move. He highlights how these cuts erode farmers’ trust, delay critical environmental progress, and risk pushing agriculture toward unsustainable intensification. Joe argues that investing in nature-friendly farming is essential for achieving climate, biodiversity, and food security goals, warning that failing to do so now will lead to far greater costs in the future.

With Defra allocating £5 billion to farming and the environment over the next two years, here’s a breakdown of what’s changing and how it could impact you.

If you missed one of the film’s roadshow screenings earlier this year, there’s good news: The Last Keeper is now available to stream on Amazon Prime. This is your chance to experience the documentary that has been celebrated worldwide for its insight, beauty, and ability to inspire change.