First BASC Wildlife Fund political reception held in Welsh parliament

[Conor O'Gorman]

The first BASC Wildlife Fund political reception was held last night in the Senedd, highlighting to cross-party MSs the positive impact sustainable shooting has on conservation efforts and connecting people with their environment. The reception aimed to introduce the BASC Wildlife Fund (BWF) to Members of the Senedd (MSs), exposing the work of shoots, clubs and syndicates to enhance natural habitats and benefit a plethora of species.

First BASC Wildlife Fund political reception held in Welsh parliament

The BASC Wildlife Fund last night held a political reception in the Senedd, highlighting the positive impacts of sustainable shooting.

basc.org.uk

 

[Nimrod1960]

Well done Conor, much to do , keep it up.

 

[8x57]

I whole heartedly congratulate BASC for making the effort, but wonder just how well it was received or are you just pi**ing in the wind by trying to engage with the Welsh assembly.

 

[Dickie]

Why is this the First when they have been kicking shooting in the B##@ocks for years.
Were they previously not willing to engage?

 

[Conor O'Gorman]

Why is this the First when they have been kicking shooting in the B##@ocks for years.
Were they previously not willing to engage?

The BASC wildlife fund was launched in July.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal launches BASC Wildlife Fund

BASC Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, visited the Association's headquarters in Rossett yesterday to officially launch the BASC Wildlife Fund.

bascwildlifefund.co.uk

 

[Dickie]

The BASC wildlife fund was launched in July.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal launches BASC Wildlife Fund

BASC Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, visited the Association's headquarters in Rossett yesterday to officially launch the BASC Wildlife Fund.

bascwildlifefund.co.uk

Thank you

Is that like a replacement for the habitat stamps many years back.

 

[Conor O'Gorman]

Thank you

Is that like a replacement for the habitat stamps many years back.

Yes. Here is the 2023 stamp:

2023 habitat stamp - BASC Wildlife Fund

2023 Habitat stamp featuring a Capercaillie in the Cairngorms by Simon Trinder

bascwildlifefund.co.uk

Noting the choice of species, last year a grant of £52,405 was awarded to help restore Scotland’s capercaillie population in its last remaining stronghold in the Cairngorms National Park. This was to mark or remove 10km unmarked fences sited in the Badenoch and Strathspey area which, left as they are, present a significant risk to resident capercaillie.