Latest news
Latest news
Management of game assurance scheme transferring from BGA to Aim to Sustain
The infrastructure of the assurance scheme built by British Game Assurance (BGA) will be transferred to Aim to Sustain, it was announced today (Monday 16 October).
A Party Conference Season Shooting Summary
Party conference season is always a busy time of the year for organisations with lobbying interests, and 2023 has been no different for Aim to Sustain partner organisations with representation and activity across all of the main nationwide political parties.
The power of a united game shooting and rural community
After receiving a staggering 42,000 responses, estimated to be mostly from the game shooting community, National Resources Wales (NRW) has announced that it will not be continuing with proposals to license gamebird release in the next year for the 2024/25 season.
Aim to Sustain at the Game Fair
The Game Fair is a celebration of all things country life – that very much includes field sports and shooting.
Gamebird Releasing Licence GL43 – Letter to the Secretary of State
We write to you having attended a ‘Gamebird Release Licensing Briefing’ with DEFRA and Natural England on Tuesday 6 June.
And now for some good news
Everyone of the partners of Aim to Sustain was heartened by the news that golden eagles are thriving in Scotland’s managed uplands. In the 7 years since the last survey there has been a 57% increase in golden eagle nests on land in Scotland managed by gamekeepers.
Aim to Sustain says ‘Act Now’ on Wales plans
AIM TO SUSTAIN is urging the rural community to stand up against the Welsh government’s proposals to licence all gamebird releasing by responding to a public consultation launche
Aim to Sustain appoints new Chair
Ian Coghill, a life-long conservationist, has been announced as Chair of Aim to Sustain.
Avian influenza 90-day movement restriction to be cut by two-thirds
Aim to Sustain partner organisations are hoping a change in trade regulations between EU and non-EU countries could reduce delays to the import of gamebirds.