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Cormorants - The ‘Dossier of Destruction’
In his latest blog Martin Salter takes a look at the alarming evidence on the impact of cormorant predation. ... Full story
Marine Conservation Zones – Have Your Say
The Angling Trust has issued a release about the Public Consultation on Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) - and it's time to act. ... Full story
Time to Apply for Cash to Clean up your River
A £28 million Fund to clean up England’s rivers and encourage local wildlife to flourish has just been announced by Environment Minister Richard Benyon. ... Full story
River Ure Salmon Project
Defra has thrown its weight behind a major environmental project to reintroduce wild salmon back to the River Ure. ... Full story
Defra Announces Scope for Cormorant Review
Following the Angling Trust’s campaign for reform of the policy relating to cormorants and other fish eating birds, Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon MP has written to the Trust’s chief executive setting out the timetable for the review. ... Full story
Sea Angling Survey to be Biggest Ever
A recent Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) news release has announced that sea anglers in England are to be asked what fish they catch and what they return in the biggest ever survey of the sport. ... Full story


