REGISTER NOW – Intergroup event on the “Farm to Fork” Strategy
The conference will discuss opportunities...
16 September, 2020
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REGISTER NOW – Can the new Common Agricultural Policy make space for nature?
Ahead of the European Parliament’s plenary vote in the October II session on CAP Strategic Plans, this online event aims to understand how new CAP...
11 September, 2020
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First case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Germany: confirmed
The German national reference laboratory has confirmed the first case of ASF in wild boar in Germany (Brandenburg) this morning...
10 September, 2020
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Global Biodiversity Outlook published
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) published its Global Biodiversity Outlook 5 (GBO-5) revealing that none of the 20 targets have been fully achieved....
10 September, 2020
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FACE meets Environment Commissioner Sinkevičius on the Birds Directive
Today, the European Federation for Hunting and Conservation (FACE) had a productive meeting with...
09 September, 2020
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FACE position on wolves in Europe adopted
On September 7 the FACE General Assembly unanimously adopted a clear position on wolves in Europe to guide FACE’s work on this topic. ...
08 September, 2020
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FACE position on bow hunting adopted
With a growing interest in bow hunting around Europe, FACE is pleased to present its position on bow hunting, resulting from...
08 September, 2020
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Statement of the FACE General Assembly on the decision of the REACH Committee
New statement on the REACH Committee's decision ...
07 September, 2020
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Unworkable proposal on restricting lead shot over wetlands approved by EU REACH Committee
Europe’s hunters have lost a significant amount of trust in Brussels decision-making, not because of the intention to phase out lead shot over wetlands...
04 September, 2020
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[Update] Phasing out lead gunshot over wetlands: Why the EC proposal is unworkable
The EC’s revised proposal remains highly ambiguous, disproportionate and discriminatory. It has not addressed in any way the major problems introduced...
25 August, 2020
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FACE Biodiversity Manifesto Project of the Month – Cretan dog teams against poisoned bait – August 2020
FACE is pleased to present the FACE Biodiversity Manifesto Project of the Month for June 2020...
19 August, 2020
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SECOND UPDATE OF THE LIST OF INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES OF UNION CONCERNS
On the 15th of August 2019, the second update of the invasive alien species of union concerns entered into force. The additions consist of 5 animals and 13 plants. The list counts now 66 species (new species in bold): PLANTS Scientific name English name Acacia saligna (Acacia cyanophylla) Golden wreath wattle Ailanthus altissima Tree of heaven Alternanthera philoxeroides Alligator weed Andropogon virginicus Broomsedge bluestem Asclepias syriaca Common milkweed Baccharis halimifolia Eastern baccharis Cabomba caroliniana Fanwort Cardiospermum grandiflorum Balloon vine Cortaderia jubata Purple pampas grass Eichhornia crassipes Water hyacinth Elodea nuttallii Nuttall's waterweed Ehrharta calycina Perrenial veldt grass Gunnera tinctoria Chilean rhubarb Gymnocoronis spilanthoides Senegal tea plant Heracleum mantegazzianum Giant hogweed Heracleum persicum Persian hogweed Heracleum sosnowskyi Sosnowsky's hogweed Humulus...
09 August, 2020
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European bird declines: Do we need to rethink approaches to predator management?
Predator control can play a key role in halting declines and recovering ground-nesting bird in Europe, a recent study says....
03 August, 2020
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EU measures for wild pollinators failing
On 20 May 2020, the European Commission presented the Farm to Fork (F2F) and the Biodiversity strategies. Both are at the heart of the EU’s Green Deal. Amongst other important initiatives...
09 July, 2020
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FACE Biodiversity Manifesto Project of the Month – Karlsruhe drone rescue project – June 2020
FACE is pleased to present the FACE Biodiversity Manifesto Project of the Month for June 2020 - Karlsruhe drone rescue project....
03 July, 2020
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EU Biodiversity Strategy reloaded: Making sure it works
Intergroup event on 30 June 2020...
01 July, 2020
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25 years of AEWA – the road to success for conservation and management of waterbirds
The recovery of wolf populations in Europe is to a great extent unheard and unseen. A success story lost in the data....
16 June, 2020
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EU court ruling: Strict protection of species extends to outside natural habitats
The recovery of wolf populations in Europe is to a great extent unheard and unseen. A success story lost in the data....
12 June, 2020
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EU Auditors report on CAP and farmland biodiversity published
On 20 May 2020, the European Commission presented the Farm to Fork (F2F) and the Biodiversity strategies. Both are at the heart of the EU’s Green Deal. Amongst other important initiatives...
05 June, 2020
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FACE welcomes the new Farm to Fork Strategy
On 20 May 2020, the European Commission presented the Farm to Fork (F2F) and the Biodiversity strategies. Both are at the heart of the EU’s Green Deal. Amongst other important initiatives...
20 May, 2020
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European hunters will be key in delivering the new EU Biodiversity Strategy
The first element of the strategy is to increase the area of land protected in the EU to 30% (from 26% currently) including the proportion of strictly...
20 May, 2020
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The contribution of hunters to monitoring biodiversity in Europe
Monitoring biodiversity in Europe is usually very costly and time consuming and often limited resources from governments are available....
14 May, 2020
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FACE Releases its 5th Biodiversity Manifesto Report
FACE is proud to unveil the release of its latest Biodiversity Manifesto report. Hunters have achieved their goals to conserve biodiversity and are ahead in implementing the EU biodiversity strategy....
13 May, 2020
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Statement by FACE President, Torbjörn Larsson: Europe needs clear answer quickly over claims of maladministration
It is claimed link that the Nature Protection Unit...
07 May, 2020
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Statement on the hunting season in Spain in light of COVID-19
See attached a letter regarding the upcoming hunting season in light of COVID-19 from FACE’s Spanish Member, the Real Federación Española de Caza (RFEC)...
22 April, 2020
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