Scottish Parliament Petition - Recognise legal control of generalist predators as a conservation act.
Our colleagues at the Scottish Gamekeepers Association recently submitted a petition asking the Scottish Parliament to recognise control of generalist predators as similar to habitat restoration as an act of conservation. Both are important if we are to see ground nesting species survive in our landscape.
Country sports are under increasing regulatory attacks, which if successful, will make rural ways of life almost unsustainable. This will have a devastating impact on the viability of communities, lifestyles, and businesses dependent on those who following sporting pursuits in Scotland.
The increase of rewilding projects throughout Scotland, and the lack of predator management increases the pressure on threatened species of ground nesting birds. Where these species successfully breed and cling onto life is where active legal predator management occurs.
We would urge that you sign this petition to reflect the strength of support in our community in allowing Scotland to maintain its rich and diverse natural environment.
The link to the petition follows;