Actions speak louder than words. It was with this maxim that the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) understood the requirement to provide a portal to show our commitment to both shooting and conservation in equal measure on the ground. To that end, the Wildlife Habitat Trust (WHT) was established in 1986 at the request of BASC members. It has become well known as the UK’s sporting shooting conservation fund and has seen BASC lead successfully by example.
Today, there are three separate trusts: the WHT lends money to support land purchase for shooting and conservation purposes; the Wildlife Habitat Charitable Trust (WHCT)provides funding, in the form of both loans and grants, where charitable objectives are met by the conservation project; finally, the Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp Trust (WHCST) is the merchandising and fundraising arm. Each year the WHCST commissions a prominent wildlife artist to paint an iconic wild bird with an equally renowned backdrop. In 2019, the fundraising stamp artwork was by Chris Lodge and featured a woodcock on the Stackpole Estate in Pembrokeshire.
Since their inception, both the WHT and WHCT have played a significant role in funding and aiding conservation projects. In total, more than £2.1m has been distributed in the form of loans and grants. Dedicated to raising and distributing funds to help with the acquisition of land and overseeing project management, both the WHT and WHCT have become leaders in initiating practical conservation. With dozens of successful grants over the decades, the work undertaken by the recipients of funding can be seen across the UK and farther afield.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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Strength in Numbers -The success of Britain's growing band of Farmer Clusters shows the value in working together and engaging with the public in the name of conservation, says Gabriel Stone
In a world that leans into gloomy headlines, it's important to wave the flag for a refreshing success story. That's especially the case when it comes to our overburdened farming sector and the wider way in which we manage the landscape. Yes, we: everyone can play a role, not least through one inspirational initiative. Ever since a 2013 pilot project by the GWCT in association with Natural England, Farmer Clusters have mushroomed across Britain. Led by farmers with guidance from expert advisers, today's network of about 125 clusters encourages a cohesively managed, locally tailored, larger-scale approach to conservation work.
Going over old ground
Forget modern tractors and minimum tillage - there is something glorious about the sight of farmer, horse and vintage plough in perfect harmony
Return of the natives
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Tagging the Cornish tunny
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In it for the long haul
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Don't play it by ear
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Back to base-ics
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Stand and deliver
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