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  • GWCT appoints a new Chairman

    The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) is very pleased to announce that Jeremy Finnis DL has been selected as chairman-elect of GWCT. Jeremy will take over from our current chairman, Sir Jim Paice, when he steps down in July 2026.  A long-time member, Jeremy became chairman of the Esse...

  • The GWCT welcomes a new Ambassador to its programme

    The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) is delighted to announce the expansion of its ambassadorial programme with the appointment of a new ambassador – Chelsea King. Through the programme, the Trust aims to reach new audiences and highlight its unique role in delivering world-class sci...

  • TV presenter and farmer Adam Henson champions The Big Farmland Bird Count

    Date: 7 – 23 February 2025 The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust’s (GWCT) annual census of the UK’s farmland birds is set to begin in February and is supported by farmer and TV personality Adam Henson, known from the BBC’s Countryfile. Farmland birds have declined by 63% in the past 50 year...

  • Black grouse successfully translocated in bid to expand their range

    Twenty black grouse have successfully been translocated from their stronghold in the North Pennines to the North York Moors by researchers from the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) to help expand their range. Ten hens and ten cocks were caught at night during November and early Dece...

  • Last chance to nominate your conservation heroes for the Schöffel Countryside Awards - in partnership with the GWCT

    Country clothing brand Schöffel Country and the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) want your nominations for your countryside heroes for their newly launched national awards before the 31 March deadline. The Schöffel Countryside Awards – in partnership with the GWCT – recognises priva...

  • End of Summer Drinks for Conservation

    GWCT’s Sundown Social at Wild by Tart in London on 15 September The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) is excited to announce The Sundown Social Drinks, a reprisal of last year's Sons & Daughters Dinner, in a bid to introduce the younger generations to its research and conservatio...

  • New AI system is transforming curlew monitoring

    Conservation work to detect and protect curlew and other ground-nesting birds in Wales has been given a helping hand by new AI monitoring technology used by researchers from the Game & Wildlife Conservation trust and Liverpool John Moores University. In order to better recognise curlew and th...

  • Finalists unveiled for the Schöffel Countryside Awards

    Country clothing brand Schöffel Country and the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) are thrilled to announce the finalists for the inaugural Schöffel Countryside Awards, which recognise those who are improving the health of the British countryside and delivering for nature. More than 80...

  • Taylor’s Port to collaborate with The Secret Bottle Shop to further support The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust

    Taylor’s Port is delighted to announce that from the 20th of October 2025, they will be collaborating with The Secret Bottle Shop in Hereford to help raise funds for the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), a leading UK charity conducting conservation science to enhance the British coun...

  • GWCT welcomes the review on Farming Profitability

    Last week the long-awaited Farming Profitability Review was published. Written by Baroness Minette Batters, the six-month review sets out 57 recommendations for both government and industry to improve the viability of farm businesses and make them more resilient.  Nick von Westenholz, GWCT chi...

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