Conor O'Gorman
Well-Known Member
More than 100 gamekeepers travelled from across Scotland to attend BASC’s annual gamekeepers’ conference at Blair Castle, Perthshire.
The event’s keynote speaker was Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, Jim Fairlie. Mr Fairlie addressed an audience – which included gamekeeping students from both Elmwood and Borders colleges – on the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
The prevalent issue of the day was the new Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill.
BASC delivered an in-depth presentation on the bill, explaining the organisation’s opposition to mandatory training for all deer stalkers and the challenges posed by new regulatory intervention powers to reduce deer numbers for ‘nature restoration’.
A panel discussion session followed, made up of MSPs Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife), Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) and Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands), along with Councillor Claire McLaren (Perth and Kinross). The session covered pertinent political topics ranging from rewilding, reintroduction of apex species and gamekeeping courses.
For photos and more information see link below:
basc.org.uk
The event was also covered on STV news
The event’s keynote speaker was Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, Jim Fairlie. Mr Fairlie addressed an audience – which included gamekeeping students from both Elmwood and Borders colleges – on the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
The prevalent issue of the day was the new Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill.
BASC delivered an in-depth presentation on the bill, explaining the organisation’s opposition to mandatory training for all deer stalkers and the challenges posed by new regulatory intervention powers to reduce deer numbers for ‘nature restoration’.
A panel discussion session followed, made up of MSPs Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife), Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) and Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands), along with Councillor Claire McLaren (Perth and Kinross). The session covered pertinent political topics ranging from rewilding, reintroduction of apex species and gamekeeping courses.
For photos and more information see link below:
BASC Scotland gamekeepers’ conference highlights issues with Natural Environment Bill
More than 100 gamekeepers travelled from across Scotland to attend BASC Scotland’s annual gamekeepers’ conference at Blair Castle this week.
basc.org.uk
The event was also covered on STV news
