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the five most
abundant birds seen were starlings, woodpigeons, fieldfares, rooks and chaffinch
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red list species spotted by
those undertaking the GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count
of farmers participating are in some form of agri- environment scheme
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farmers, landowners and gamekeepers took part
he Trust’s deputy director of research, Nicholas Aebischer has been awarded the degree of DSc (Doctor of Science) by Durham University. It was awarded for his thesis entitled Contributions to the understanding of wildlife population dynamics, comprising 151 scientific papers published between 1983 and 2016 that he has authored or co-authored. A DSc is awarded as a degree higher than a Doctorate
(PhD) to somebody who has a proven record of internationally recognised scholarship and in recognition of a substantial contribution to scientific knowledge beyond that required for a PhD.
GWCT chief executive Teresa Dent said: “I am filled with admiration for such an extraordinary achievement. We are so lucky to have someone of such repute at the Trust.”
Nicholas Aebischer has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Science.
GWCT achieves IIP accreditation Staff
the report recognised ‘a more organised and effective approach to learning and development, a perceived improvement in the cohesiveness and effectiveness of the senior management team and higher levels of staff morale.’ Julie Ewald, chair of the IIP committee, said: “This is a great achievement for the Trust and a fitting reward for the work that everyone has put in. We need to build on our success, ensure that we continue to invest in our staff and reap the benefits of that investment.”
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farmers in
Austria took part part in the count. Our biggest contribution outside the UK.
10 | GAMEWISE • SUMMER 2017 Expanding our work in Wales
e are delighted to announce that we have appointed
Sue Evans as GWCT Wales director. Our work in Wales has been expanding and over recent years when the Welsh Government launched the Nature Fund in 2014, we worked with both the CLA and FWAG in Wales to put together two Upland Clusters (a total of 10 moor owners) and we secured funding for upland restoration, based on grouse moor management
Sue Evans joins as GWCT Wales Director
principles, of about £250,000. We have also been continuing our species monitoring work. Sue was previously policy officer for the CLA in Wales, and then went on to work for the Welsh Government. She is known to many of
our members and the Welsh organisations that we hope to forge strong links with. Our fundraising efforts continue to be well-supported and the Welsh rugby legend, Gareth Edwards, drew the winning ticket of the SE Wales Fantastic Four shoot raffle in May. Jamie Lewis from St Clears won the unique opportunity for eight guns to shoot one drive on four of the best shoots in Herefordshire & Powys: Tregoyd, Glanusk, Bishopswood and Goodrich Castle.
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his March the Trust was accredited as an Investor in People (IIP), a recognition of everyone’s efforts since starting the process in 2013. The Trust met all 37 evidence requirements to achieve this and
Starlings. © Laurie Campbell
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