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RSPB’s Vice-President Chris Packham ‘eggs on’ knife wielding masked thugs
We reported earlier this week that the BBC’s Chris Packham, who is also a Vice-President of the RSPB, had encouraged a group of masked...
Aug 25, 2022


Packham accused of 'encouraging violence' across countryside as he applauds criminal masked mobs
The vast majority of ‘saboteurs’ are seemingly nothing more than criminals intent on causing violent disruption under the vague pretence...
Aug 23, 2022


Ritz hotel confirm Guardian article 'a load of bulls*it', after Luke Steele misleads journalist
Why let reality get in the way of a story? That seems to be the mantra of career criminal Luke Steele and his Wild Moors organisation....
Aug 22, 2022


Hen Harrier numbers flourishing as pioneering trial reaches key milestone
A pioneering trial set up to help rebuild the population of the endangered Hen Harrier in England has reared and released 13 chicks this...
Aug 17, 2022


RSPB appearance at Game Fair leaves audience in despair after remorseless attack on gamekeepers
As ever the Ragley Game Fair was a very interesting and enjoyable event, a great showcase for game shooting and the conservation...
Aug 17, 2022


The 'disappearing' hen harriers reflect a broken monitoring system
Hen harrier populations have been increasing rapidly in range and numbers in recent years, largely due to the success of the brood...
Aug 15, 2022


Rural businesses bounce back for start of shooting season
Image: Moorland Association The Moorland Association report that rural communities and businesses were today celebrating the Glorious...
Aug 12, 2022


Grouse shooting ‘better for moors’ than rewilding
With just two days to go until the 'Glorious 12th' there has been a flurry of positive press coverage in recent days on the social,...
Aug 10, 2022


Wildlife Presenters at War as Packham launches extraordinary attack on Countryfile host
Last year Wild Justice’s Mark Avery produced what was widely considered to be one of the most chauvinistic, bitter and vitriolic attacks...
Aug 9, 2022


Refreshingly honest appraisal of driven grouse shooting in The Times
In yesterday's Times, an article ran titled: 'Dismissing the role of grouse shooting is pure snobbery' written by the former Director of...
Aug 9, 2022


Upcoming grouse season set to bring welcome financial boost to remote rural areas
Positive forecast after two poor years in which many areas were forced to abandon the sport because of bad weather and the pandemic, as...
Aug 8, 2022


Why the multi-million pound conservation charities are drawing the wrath of local communities
Last month this website passed 12 million views, which is a tremendous milestone given we only started three years ago. Many of our...
Aug 2, 2022


Wild Justice’s “Hen Harrier Fest" proves to be a total washout
Wild Justice’s “Hen Harrier Fest” turned out to be, once again, nothing but a damp squib, with Chris Packham and various RSPB...
Jul 26, 2022


Power without responsibility – the prerogative of the harlot
It was Stanley Baldwin who made the first public use of the unforgettable remark, “Power without responsibility – the prerogative of the...
Jul 25, 2022


Wildfire in Yosemite National Park highlights the benefits of prescribed burning
With temperatures reaching record highs across the UK, wildfires have been breaking out all over the UK; almost everywhere, from moorland...
Jul 20, 2022


Hen Harriers dying from avian flu
Avian flu has decimated wild birds across the country since the beginning of the year, but birds of prey have suffered particularly...
Jul 19, 2022


BBC's Chris Packham publicly hopes for Scottish Gamekeepers' Association to close down
BBC presenter Chris Packham is not, shall we say, famed for his diplomacy skills. Far from it, you might say. There are numerous examples...
Jul 14, 2022


North Yorkshire Moors Railway reduces its services due to wildfire concerns
The news has come in from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, the heritage steam line which is a favourite with visitors to the area, has...
Jul 12, 2022


Wild Campers cause forest blaze on Queen's Balmoral estate
A forest blaze close to the Queen's Balmoral Castle and Estate was started by an abandoned camp fire from Wild Campers. As pressure...
Jul 12, 2022


Schoolchildren learn about protection of communities, carbon, and wildlife in 'Let's Learn Moor'
Schoolchildren from across the UK's uplands got to learn about the special features of the stunning moorland landscape, the environmental...
Jul 11, 2022
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