How have we come to this? An all out war on our most iconic of species – the badger! This year the government extended its misguided and politically-driven policy on slaughtering badgers by granting licences for a cull in a further 11 zones, bringing the total to 54 regions in England where healthy badgers will be mercilessly shot. The majority
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You can make a difference by attending a fox hunt and observing, recording and reporting what you see. Bearing witness is one of the most powerful ways of giving foxes the voice they currently don’t have in order to protect them. Thousands of foxes each week are hunted and killed up and down the country. The majority of the deaths
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Like many others, I find myself becoming increasingly saddened and concerned about the war (and let’s be clear, that is what it is) being waged on our habitats, ecosystems, wildlife and biodiversity. This blog site is a vehicle where these concerns can be discussed and debated. I wear various professional hats and I’m active in numerous forums, but this is
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Concerned Conservationist 