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BASC has described a decision by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to restrict the ability of conservationists and wildlife managers to control magpies, jays and jackdaws as a retrograde blow for conservation. From July 1, those who wish to control magpies, jays and jackdaws to protect species of conservation concern must now apply for a specific… Read more »
The announcement that the Home Office has begun tendering for a system to replace England and Wales’ firearms licensing database has been received enthusiastically by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). First reported in The Register, the pre-procurement notice will start the process of replacing the National Firearms Licence… Read more »
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The government has today reaffirmed its commitment to airport expansion, despite warnings that the move undermined the UK’s efforts to tackle climate change. Transport secretary Douglas Alexander this morning published a progress report on the 2003 aviation white paper, which proposed the building of four new runways to meet increasing passenger numbers. The report confirms… Read more »
Plans to double air passenger duty have today been condemned by the aviation industry and environmentalists alike, who argue they will not help tackle climate change. Gordon Brown announced duty would rise by between £5 and £40 from February 1st, to reflect the fact that air travel accounts for six per cent of all carbon… Read more »
