New issue of Gamewise magazine previewed

The summer issue of our Gamewise magazine has gone to print and will be arriving with our members in early June.

Here's a brief outline of what's inside:

OUR WORK IN SCOTLAND
Scottish special - Scottish Game Fair
preview, policy, education, news and events

A MILLION ACRES AND COUNTING
The second Big Farmland Bird Count engaged even more farmers than we’d hoped for

CONTRASTING FORTUNES
The national black grouse lek survey gives hope, but there is still work to be done

PROVIDING THE IDEAL HABITAT FOR BEES
Understanding the impact of flower-rich habitats on the size of bumblebee populations

STUDYING OVER-WINTER FEEDING
Who is eating the grain and what can be done to control it?

A RAY OF SUNSHINE FOR GREY PARTRIDGES
Autumn counts show positive steps for the Partridge Count Scheme

WORKING TOGETHER FOR SALMON
The MorFish project shows the importance of international co-operation

INTRODUCING OUR NEW WOODCOCK
All the latest from our Woodcock Watch team

A DOG’S LIFE
The role of pointing dogs in the Uplands Expert Advice

NOT MUCH AROUND, UNTIL YOU LOOK
There may be more on your farm than you expect

THE FINAL WORD
George Eaton explains about the effort that went into Rectory Farm winning the 2014 Purdey Gold award

INCREASING ATLANTIC SALMON SURVIVAL
The effect of environmental conditions on salmonids

SUMMER ACTION PLAN
Expert advice for June to October and all the latest courses

CREATING THE ULTIMATE...
Beetle bank, the latest news on rodenticides and a product review Conservation Features

COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP
Understanding the latest changes to agri-environment schemes

OUR CONSERVATION PARTNERS
Beccy Speight, chief executive of Woodland Trust, gives her opinion

REGIONAL EVENTS
A round-up of events around the UK

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Plan your summer events


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