dymented 2,220 Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 The RSPB has sparked a row with countryside groups over grouse shooting by calling for moors to be licenced amid claims the charity is becoming increasingly politicised. The charity is writing to all major political parties urging them to introduce a robust licensing sysem "to prevent the wanton destruction of wild birds". It claims birds of prey such as the Hen harrier are being illegally killed on driven grouse moors - 50 per cent of which are designated as Special Protection Areas for the rare birds they support. However, the Countryside Alliance described the RSPB's calls as "irresponsible", arguing that grouse moor owners collectively spent more than £52 million each year on the upkeep and conservation of moorland. Adrian Blackmore, shooting director for the CA, said: "Moor owners put in an enormous amount of their own money each year to manage and conserve those moors. full story here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ggib 370 Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 another bunch of anti wankers gona get their way no doubt, seams to be if you know pedos in power you can get what you want by holding them to ransom 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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