The Countryside Alliance is all worked up about the vote of course. Their spokesperson argues that because only a small proportion of the NT membership voted to ban it then the vote should not be seen as valid. I hope that this person would argue the same way when it comes to a general election.
I don't think that many people knew this was being voted on or probably that it had been allowed in the past anyway. If every member got a vote, I'd be surprised if the percentage for and against changed much. Thankfully we are becoming more aware of wildlife.
I've been a NT member for years ( and also a volunteer House and Garden steward ) but I'm beginning to wonder. As mentioned above, the vote may have shown the amount of opposition to hunting on NT land but as I understood it, the ban is not necessarily enforceable.
On a slightly different note, I don't see a lot coming from Buck House with regard to what happens on their vast estates. We may well be inundated with one or two of the Royals pontificating about the ennvironment but there doesn't seem to be much desire for real change from that quarter.
@pansyface I hadn't actually seen that report but - no - not surprised at all. It's been so obvious for donkey's years that the Royals say one thing and do another. And we're still expected to bow and curtsy and take their word for it ? "Balls" is about the politest word I can come up with bearing in mind it's a Sunday and all
Chris Packham is lobbying the royals to rewild their estates. He has strong backing. Whatever you think of Packham or the royals, it would be a huge win on many levels - sending out a loud, international message and would really be a game changer, even if it was partially adopted. There will be pressure on the monarchy and the aristos. If the picture does change, I can't see stag or fox hunting being allowed on that land. Hopefully this is the beginning of the end for bird shooting, hunting and the hegemony of sheep and a load of creative, integrated solutions can come on line.
@Fire I admire Chris Packham but I doubt he will have much effect - at least in the short term which is, let's face it, what we need - on the likes of the royals and other estate owners. "Asking" them is not sufficient unfortunately tho I grant you that there doesn't seem to be much legislation in place to actually force them to do anything. It's going to take a huge change to get thru to these people that they actually need to re think their priorities and accept that they have a responsibility to the countryside if nothing else. The UK still kow tows to our royal family and others in a privileged position rather than accepting these people are just exactly that - people - and they have as much responsibility for what happens as the rest of us. Sorry - little rant over - for now anyway
I'm sure the landed gentry will only respond if they get yet another taxpayer funded "grant" to "help them"
Not so. There is a strong wind behind the rewilding movement nationally and across Europe. There is strong support from farmers, NGOs and artistocracy, partly led by (Baronet) Charlie Burrell. I wouldn't under-estimate the power of the current alliances. Large landowners and the royals have a genuine chance to lead here. The Queen has spoken out ahead of COP26 and Prince Charles has always been outspoken in the field. Hold off the cold water. Save your energy for supporting the projects.
I'm sure the landed gentry will only respond if they get yet another taxpayer funded "grant" to "help them"
Not so. There is a strong wind behind the rewilding movement nationally and across Europe. There is strong support from farmers, NGOs and artistocracy, partly led by (Baronet) Charlie Burrell. I wouldn't under-estimate the power of the current alliances. Large landowners and the royals have a genuine chance to lead here. The Queen has spoken out ahead of COP26 and Prince Charles has always been outspoken in the field. Hold off the cold water. Save your energy for supporting the projects.
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As mentioned above, the vote may have shown the amount of opposition to hunting on NT land but as I understood it, the ban is not necessarily enforceable.
On a slightly different note, I don't see a lot coming from Buck House with regard to what happens on their vast estates. We may well be inundated with one or two of the Royals pontificating about the ennvironment but there doesn't seem to be much desire for real change from that quarter.
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
It's going to take a huge change to get thru to these people that they actually need to re think their priorities and accept that they have a responsibility to the countryside if nothing else. The UK still kow tows to our royal family and others in a privileged position rather than accepting these people are just exactly that - people - and they have as much responsibility for what happens as the rest of us.
Sorry - little rant over - for now anyway
Not so. There is a strong wind behind the rewilding movement nationally and across Europe. There is strong support from farmers, NGOs and artistocracy, partly led by (Baronet) Charlie Burrell. I wouldn't under-estimate the power of the current alliances. Large landowners and the royals have a genuine chance to lead here. The Queen has spoken out ahead of COP26 and Prince Charles has always been outspoken in the field. Hold off the cold water. Save your energy for supporting the projects.
https://rewildingeurope.com/areas/