Tim writes: Goshawks are quite a difficult bird to see and photograph in Britain. The closely related Sparrowhawk also provides an identification pitfall but this is the genuine article. Curiously I have never heard of anyone mistaking a Goshawk for a Sparrowhawk, only the other way round. It is one of those birds that…
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Grouse shooting demonstrates lack of public support
The e-petition in support of grouse shooting has now closed – but it actually fizzled our ages ago. It scrabbled together 15 thousand signatures and had the richer parts of London as its most enthusiastic areas of support. We can regard it as having been supported by a network of land agents and their masters…
Guest blog – Evidence, Experts and Effectiveness in Conservation by Claire Wordley
Claire Wordley works on the Conservation Evidence project, with an emphasis on getting people to use the available science in conservation – and to test their own conservation interventions. Say hi at @ConservEvidence Evidence, Experts and Effectiveness in Conservation. Evidence in conservation covers a multitude of possibilities. A beautifully produced map showing species…
Under the Oak in May by Karla Kane
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A new video of a new song by Karla Kane of the Corner Laughers.
24 May with Leigh Day – sorry I can’t be there
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A Seminar hosted by Leigh Day and Matrix Chambers: ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE POST-BREXIT The second in a series of seminars Chairs’ introduction: Tessa Gregory (Leigh Day) and Kate Cook (Matrix Chambers) Equivalence as a bottom line Essential environmental functions of community institutions and the safeguards of the Lisbon Treaty Richard Benwell (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust) A robust basis for environmental principles Kate Cook (Matrix Chambers) Duties on public bodies Pete Lockley (11 King’s Bench Walk) Format and functions of a new scrutinising body Features and functions of a new body David Wolfe QC (Matrix Chambers) JR and an effective forum for enforcement Carol Day (Leigh Day) Animal rights and enforcement Paula Sparks (A-Law) Date: Thursday 24th May 2018 Registration: 3.30pm Event time: 4pm- 6pm (followed by drinks and canapes) Venue: Matrix Chambers, Griffin Building, Gray’s Inn, London, WC1R 5LN RSVP to [email protected]