First simultaneous Common Quail monitoring led by European hunters
FACE Members from six European countries will carry out the first simultaneous scientific survey of the Common Quail...
29 May, 2026
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Nature Conservation
Turtle Dove Adaptive Harvest Management – Update 2026
On 18 May 2026, FACE participated to the 12th meeting of the EU Task Force on the Recovery of Birds...
29 May, 2026
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The CAP Debate Is On: FACE Makes Its Voice Heard
FACE’s advocacy work on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027 is ongoing...
29 May, 2026
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Birds and Habitats Directives “Stress Test” Now Open
On 12 May, the European Commission officially launched the public consultation on the Birds and Habitats Directives...
29 May, 2026
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Waterbird developments
The AEWA Technical Committee met online 28-30 April to prioritise tasks for 2026-2028. This included many issues...
29 May, 2026
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Management of duck hunting on the other side of the pond
As Adaptive Harvest Management is taking hold in Europe, it is worth following progress in North America where the concept ...
29 May, 2026
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European Commission publishes new guidance on bird species protection under the Birds Directive
The European Commission has published its new Guidance Document on the General System of Protection of Bird Species under the Birds Directive...
28 April, 2026
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Managing Barnacle Geese using derogations
On 21 April 2026, European Goose Management Platform held its latest webinar on derogations for Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis)....
28 April, 2026
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Hunters for Nature: Hunter-led biodiversity action in Czechia
Hunters for Nature (Myslivci pro přírodu) is the Czech Hunting Association’s (Českomoravská myslivecká jednota, ČMMJ) ...
28 April, 2026
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Ireland: Parliamentary Committee Discusses Sustainable Hunting of Wild Birds and Rural Pursuits
In conjunction with FACE’s Irish member organisation, Dr. David Scallan, FACE Secretary General...
02 April, 2026
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UN Developments on Migratory Species
FACE Senior Conservation Manager, Cy Griffin, attended the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP15)...
02 April, 2026
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Upcoming “Stress Test” for the Birds and Habitats Directives
The EU Birds Directive is a foundational piece of EU law on bird conservation and sustainable hunting...
24 February, 2026
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Commission kicks off implementation dialogue on EU environmental directives
Looking more broadly at EU environmental law, the European Commission is engaging with stakeholders...
24 February, 2026
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European progress towards the Global Biodiversity Framework
On 12 February, the European Commission published the 7th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on progress ...
24 February, 2026
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European Parliament Petitions Committee visit to Cabañeros National Park
From 16–18 February, Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions (PETI) visited Cabañeros National Park (Spain) ...
24 February, 2026
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FACE contributes to EU discussions on the Trans-European Nature Network
FACE was represented at the “From science to action” workshop on strategic planning for the Trans-European Nature Network...
23 January, 2026
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European Bird Hunting Developments: Adaptive Harvest Management for Quail, Pochard and Wigeon
FACE continues to follow developments under the Adaptive Harvest Management framework...
23 January, 2026
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Biodiversity Manifesto: French hunters conserving wetlands and biodiversity in Gironde
In the Gironde department (France), hunters play a significant role in the conservation and management of wetlands, one of Europe’s most threatened ecosystems....
23 January, 2026
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New science confirms hunting’s role in conservation – relevance for Europe
A recent peer-reviewed study published in Nature Sustainability analysed IUCN Red List data for more than 1,600 terrestrial mammal ...
17 December, 2025
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Farmers’ Demonstration in Brussels Highlights Ongoing Debate on the Future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
A large farmers’ demonstration is taking place in Brussels today (Thursday, 18 December), reflecting ongoing discussions and concerns ...
17 December, 2025
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FACE at the CMS Scientific Council
This week, FACE is represented by Cy Griffin at the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)...
17 December, 2025
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How countries report on wildlife and nature
Every six years, EU countries must report to the European Commission on the condition of Europe’s wildlife and natural habitats. ...
17 December, 2025
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Waterbird conservation and management: Updates from AEWA
The 9th Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA MOP9)...
28 November, 2025
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What’s happening with Bird Flu?
The latest surveillance data show that this season’s wave...
27 November, 2025
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German Hunters Launch Digital Mallard Wing Monitoring
Hunters across Europe have a long tradition of monitoring and collecting data ...
26 November, 2025
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