About the work of the GWCT, sponsors of the Scottish Game Fair

The work of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust

We use science to promote game and wildlife management as an essential part of nature conservation.
We develop scientifically researched game and wildlife management techniques.
We promote our work to conservationists, including farmers and landowners, and offer an on-site advisory service on all aspects of game and wildlife management, so that Britain’s countryside and its wildlife are enhanced for the public benefit.
We influence government policy with sound science that creates progressive and effective policies.
We support best practice for field sports that contributes to improving biodiversity in the countryside.

Scientific research should underpin sustainable conservation practice.
Game and wildlife management is the foundation of good conservation.
Field sports (in particular shooting and fishing) can contribute substantially to the conservation of landscape, habitat and wildlife.
Humane and targeted predator control is an essential part of effective game and wildlife conservation.
Good conservation goes hand-in-hand with economic land use.