Species background Hedgehogs European hedgehogs are unmistakable. Small, nocturnal mammals native to the UK1,2, they live…
Are there more bees on organic farms?
Where the claim came from There are numerous news articles and websites providing the quote that:…
Did lead ammunition almost drive California condors to extinction?
We examine the claim that the most significant factor in the near extinction of the Californian…
Predator and mountain hare culling on grouse moors
Comes from A Wild Justice Petition, which can be found here: Ban driven grouse shooting; wilful blindness…
How many wildfires were the result of managed burns escaping control?
Comes from During the recent Westminster moorland burning debate, in relation to tackling climate change and carbon release,…
Briefing Sheet: Conserving Insects on Farmland
Insects are important to the ecosystem, pollinating plants and dispersing seeds, which are vital for agriculture…
How many gamebirds are released in the UK per year?
What is the latest estimate and how accurate is it?
Is 75% of the world’s heather moorland in the UK?
This figure is widely quoted by many interested parties, holding different views about the management of…
Has there been a huge decline in the number of insects?
Car ‘splatometer’ tests reveal huge decline in number of insects. Research shows abundance at sites in…