Hen Harrier facts

Ahead of this weekend of Hen Harrier rallies let’s just recap some Hen Harrier facts: the latest science says there should be 300+ pairs of Hen Harrier nesting in England – this year there were 3 pairs the latest science says there should be c2600 pairs of Hen Harrier nesting in the UK – in…

Well done RSPB!

Today the RSPB has withdrawn its support from the Defra Hen Harrier Plan. Well done them! Martin Harper explains in his blog that the voluntary approach (to abiding by the law!) has failed. Essentially the RSPB is saying that they do not trust the grouse shooters and have no confidence that the words they speak…

Dear Minister

Dear Minister Welcome to your new role in Defra following in the rather small footsteps of Rory Stewart. It is to be hoped that you will be able to do more good for wildlife and the environment than your predecessor. You have a wide range of jobs to do but may I point you in…