Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT)

Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust is a UK charity conducting scientific research to enhance the countryside for public benefit.

We advise farmers, land managers and field sports enthusiasts on how to manage wildlife to improve biodiversity.

🌟The value of a hedgerow lies not simply in its presence, but in its quality. Discover how the Allerton Project team are...
18/06/2026

🌟The value of a hedgerow lies not simply in its presence, but in its quality.

Discover how the Allerton Project team are working with Nestlé to evaluate hedgerows, trees, soils and existing woody cover across the Nestlé supply shed.

đź“‘Read the blog: https://ow.ly/TU4550ZcP2c

🎫Could you be holding the winning ticket? Time is running out to enter the Northamptonshire National Shoot Raffle! Enter...
17/06/2026

🎫Could you be holding the winning ticket?

Time is running out to enter the Northamptonshire National Shoot Raffle! Enter today for a chance to win one of four individual day's shooting prizes: Blatherwycke Shoot, Grafton Shoot, Maidwell & Draughton Shoot, Waterloo Shoot.

Plus, watch the draw take place live at the Northamptonshire Simulated Game Day on 26 June 2026, book your place at the event today.

Buy a raffle ticket: https://ow.ly/k4kW50YWFQS
Book on the event: https://ow.ly/uy7w50YWFQV

⏳The raffle closes at 10am on 26 June 2026.

A new scientific review, commissioned by Natural England and undertaken by the GWCT, suggests pheasant releasing is havi...
17/06/2026

A new scientific review, commissioned by Natural England and undertaken by the GWCT, suggests pheasant releasing is having no significant impact on insect populations.

Negative effects were only detected at sites where gamebirds congregated in higher densities, such as in release pens and around feeders, and studies showed that well-managed releasing can minimise these local impacts.

đź”—Read the full article: https://ow.ly/S2Vu50ZcOHr

15/06/2026

From the hills of Scotland…the moors in the uplands
to the fields of Allerton…
to projects across Wales and HQ…

These dogs are part of the team.

Helping us count, monitor and understand wildlife —
so we can protect it for the future.

Working animals matter. Today we say thank you.

Join us for the 2026 Cotswold Grey Partridge Trophy Evening! 🏆The evening will include a walk looking at Calmsden Estate...
15/06/2026

Join us for the 2026 Cotswold Grey Partridge Trophy Evening! 🏆

The evening will include a walk looking at Calmsden Estate grey partridge conservation area, and the habitats and management undertaken by the estate, followed by the presentation of the trophy.

The event will be hosted by Mark Tufnell and Alex Keeble (GWCT Advisor) who will lead the event with support from Calmsden Farms.

Book your ticket today! Numbers will be limited on a first come, first served basis: https://ow.ly/C9p850ZbyKv

Congratulations to the finalists of the 2026 Schöffel Countryside Awards, in partnership with GWCT. These awards shine a...
09/06/2026

Congratulations to the finalists of the 2026 Schöffel Countryside Awards, in partnership with GWCT.
These awards shine a light on the people, farms, estates and partnerships delivering working conservation proving that practical land management can support both wildlife and productive countryside.
Following more than 70 nominations, 28 finalists have been shortlisted across six categories, representing outstanding conservation efforts from across the UK.
Read more in the full press release: ​https://www.gwct.org.uk/news/news/2026/june/celebrating-the-best-in-working-conservation/, also linked in stories

09/06/2026

A problem is brewing in the undergrowth… The familiar buzz of solitary bees, the pollinators behind so many of our crops, is at risk. Since 1980, their numbers have dropped by a worrying 32%. Our scientists believe a crucial piece of the puzzle has been overlooked.

Early findings suggest a simple but effective solution: creating safe places for solitary bees to nest in the ground. These bees don’t live in hives, they rely on tiny patches of bare soil to rest and lay their eggs.

With your support, we can test this solution across British farmland and gather the evidence needed to help solitary bees recover from the ground up.

🌼 Please support our appeal today and help create space for solitary bees: https://www.gwct.org.uk/donate/current-appeals/solitary-bee-appeal/

Have you bid in the GWCT Snilesworth Auction?Choose from beautiful ceramic plates, spa breaks, gun servicing and many mo...
05/06/2026

Have you bid in the GWCT Snilesworth Auction?

Choose from beautiful ceramic plates, spa breaks, gun servicing and many more!

All bids must close tomorrow - get your final bids in 👉https://ow.ly/mj1S50Z5Xa4

04/06/2026

Could the curlew appear on a UK banknote? 💷🪶
The Bank of England has launched a public consultation asking which UK wildlife species should feature on the next banknotes — and we know which bird gets our vote.
The curlew is one of the UK’s most recognisable and loved birds, but also one of its most threatened. In Wales, breeding curlew could be lost by 2033 unless we act now.
Projects like Gwlad y Gylfinir – Land of the Curlew are helping secure a future for this iconic species. If you’re casting your vote, don’t forget the curlew. You have until 3rd July.
Our project is supported with funding from Natural England. https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/help-us-design-our-next-series-of-banknotes/celebrate-uk-wildlife

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