If we are all to see Hen Harriers (like the female above) in the English uplands then we need a better plan than that of the hapless Defra.
And we do…
…here it is…
Ban driven grouse shooting! – please sign this e-petition now!
E-petition closes at 23:59, today, Thursday.
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Ban driven grouse shooting and stupid, stupid gamekeepers. Save this magnificent bird!
Please consider the posibility of providing money for the uplands to landowners on the understanding that they no longer shoot grouse. To obtain the money they must allow the moorlands to recover naturally which will help ALL FORMS of wildlife thus restoring the natural balance. With climate change the uplands will need to act as a buffer against floods and this will only be possible if we cease many of the actions undertaken now, particularly draining.
The constant hunting by people of our wildlife is reducing dramatically so many of our species that future generations will have cause to regret our attitude and be ashamed of their ancestors. The future shoud
Please don’t send another species to extinction by grouse shooting. Conserve, save and be praised by future generations.
Ann – thanks and welcome! Good to see you this evening.