Hi folks,
Okay, so time for some good news! After much persistence on my part, I now have an assurance from Natural England that it will publish the wildlife licensing data on, or around, May 7th. This will of course detail the bird control licences, and also data covering bats, badgers, newts and everything else that Natural England issue licences to control. I specifically asked if the data would include comprehensive details of each and every bird control licence issued and I have been told directly by a senior official within the organisation that he has requested that the data be 'the same as in 2020', so I am expecting that the FULL data will be published, as it was last year. That should include every licence issued for bird control, together with all the associated details. So, there we are, I wanted to share this with you. It's a result, albeit one I had to fight for! Let's look forward now to seeing and examining the data. I'll be honest with you, I was at a (temporary!) low ebb for a couple of days, it seems to be a constant struggle dealing with authorities and organisations, and it's often incredibly frustrating. On top of that, I witnessed environmental damage caused by idiots in my own locality during the past few days, including the destruction of a wildlife pond and the brutal felling of several trees, all of which left me deflated and a little dejected. Such crimes against nature seem so widespread that it sometimes begins to feel futile trying to stop it all. But we must try to gain perspective somehow and soldier on. Good will always defeat bad. On that note, I know that many of you are busy doing whatever you can to help nature. Whether it is building a nature friendly environment around you, feeding the birds or protesting at industrial destruction of our forests, it does all help and I thank you with all my heart. This week I have been busy in and around our garden, potting up wild Cherry tree seedlings, planting Elders and delighting in the birds. It's healing. Well, back to the business at hand, the wildlife licences and the good news that Natural England will be publishing them soon. A big and very sincere thank you, each and every one of you, it was only with your support that I was able to convince Natural England to release this data. We have a whopping 382,129 signatures now and it's growing all the time. Astonishing. Onwards now, the campaign continues. Please share the petition far and wide. Here it is; CLICK HERE Enjoy the Spring, Best, Jase
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Edward Barratt
16/4/2021 07:38:59 pm
Thanks Jason, for all your patient work. I'm sure we're all continuing the struggle in defence of nature in our own ways - for me this evening it's 'recreational predator watch' in the wooded area to the rear of my home..
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16/4/2021 08:20:38 pm
When Did You Last See a Bullfinch ? Stick to This Site and see Why ! Together with Other Species that Get Killed To Satisfy ? Yes Who are These People That Natural England Protects and Serve ?
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Audrey Beaumont
16/4/2021 10:12:03 pm
Fantastic outcome due to your persistence and perseverance Jason. Thank you for all you have done.
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DR P N JARVIS
16/4/2021 10:58:53 pm
I asked before, but had no answer, does this apply in Wales too? I had always regarded the Welsh authorities as more civilised and certainly the the numbers of ravens and buzzards show no sign of persecution. I have been buzzed by an osprey while laying track on a railway and inspected from the air by red kites. We have white egrets taking over our reed beds, we have lots of little birds hiding in them. We have geese in profusion - too many of the Canada variety and regrettably less of the grey-footed one they displace, we have oystercatchers, dunlin and swans. Gulls are everywhere, being adept at nicking childrens' ice creams on the promenade....
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Janet Pougher
16/4/2021 11:36:01 pm
Thank you so much for all you do.
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17/4/2021 10:23:50 am
You have done great work, well done, it only due to the passionate mind of people such as yourself that gets things moving.
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Tony
17/4/2021 12:13:27 pm
I don't think suggesting culling people is very helpful to be honest.
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Anna Williams
21/4/2021 10:30:14 pm
Nature is struggling on all fronts with global climate changes, the weather patterns etc Avian Flu I am so grateful to you for anything you can do to assist thank you.
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Janette Harper
11/5/2021 04:35:22 pm
Thankyou for caring Jason
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