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The Trust has just released it's latest device for those who want to know how to get hold of us, a collection of bookmarks. With all todays technology we thought it would be nicer to take some pictures instead. If you would like to see what they look like follow this link.
Help the Trust to continue with our unfunded work with a donation or by sponsoring us. There are always opportunities available and your support would be very gratefully received.In return for sponsorship we would be delighted to discuss a package of acknowledgements that could include: Branding of the Trust's publications (the Annual Report and the Country Market & Sporting Sale Magazine), free Estate Membership, Logo on the Trust's website.
Announcing a trial run of the Director's new blog site. Marion, Alison, Catherine, & I would welcome any contributions, comments or feedback at any stage. By ourselves, we cannot hope to capture all the interesting and relevant goings on across all the moorlands, heathlands & uplands of the UK so we will welcome input from members and supporters. Just follow the link and take part heathertrust.blogspot.com
The Scottish Farmer announces the return oif the Louping Ill Vaccine in an article by Phillipa Stephen Louping ill vaccine return By PHILIPPA STEPHENIN RESPONSE to the revelation that supplies of the vaccine for the tick-borne virus louping-ill had been rendered all but non-existent by a production failure, Intervet/Schering Plough Animal Health has this week announced it had fast-tracked production of new stock. Three weeks ago, several farmers contacted The SF to report that their vets were not able to source any vaccine, and that this inability to vaccinate against the disease could cost them a substantial amount of money. Intervet/Schering Plough subsequently confirmed that they had suffered "unforeseen production difficulties". A new batch of vaccine has now been approved by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate and is now in UK wholesalers, revealed Intervet/Schering Plough, providing relief for many producers farming tick-infested upland pastures.
Defra have announced A consultation on changes to the eligibility rules for the Single Payment Scheme (SPS). The consultation was launched by Farming Minister Jane Kennedy. To download the press release please click here. For full details of the consultation please follow this link. www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/sps/index.htm Red squirrel strongholds consultation ~ Forestry Commission This consultation introduces the concept of red squirrel strongholds as sites for the enhanced management of forests for red squirrels, and presents them within the context of wider work to conserve the red squirrel in Scotland. Strongholds are part of the Scottish Government's strategy to secure the future of the red squirrel in Scotland. The Forestry Commission welcome your views on their proposals. They want to know whether they have identified an appropriate suite of stronghold sites, together with suitable management prescriptions and support, to give red squirrels a future in mainland Scotland, in the eventuality that grey squirrels spread throughout the country. They are not seeking views on grey squirrel control. Note that the consultation period ends on 26th June. Please follow this link for more information www.forestry.gov.uk/strongholdsconsultation.
Bovine TB Advisory Group publishes final report. (DEFRA) The final report of the Bovine TB Advisory Group has been published. The report summarises the Group's work since it was convened in 2006 and makes a number of recommendations on the future approach to eradicating bovine TB, as well as including a document aimed at challenging myths and misunderstandings around bovine TB. The report marks the conclusion of the Group's work, which has provided advice to Ministers and the Chief Veterinary Officer on developing TB control policies, as well as playing an important role in communicating with farmers, vets and other stakeholders. The report will be considered by the TB Eradication Group, which makes recommendations to the Government on eradicating bovine TB in England. The report and the document on myths and misunderstandings, can be found on the TB Advisory Group webpage at: www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/tb/partnership/advisorygroup.htm Information about the TB Eradication Group can be found on Defra's website.
United Phosphorus have released a statement today in response to the speculation over the last few months regarding the use of Asulox. A link to this statement can be found on the home page of the Bracken Control website www.brackencontrol.co.uk
Durham Biodiversity Partnership has today launched a survey to establish the numbers and locations of brown hares in Darlington, County Durham, Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland. To download the press release please click here
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