Hunting under the Birds Directive: An open debate on the state of play
The conference organised by the “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup in conjunction with FACE...
09 February, 2021
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News & Events
FACE celebrates the first anniversary of the Patron Programme
Our FACE Patron Programme celebrates its first anniversary! Exactly one year ago, FACE launched its Patron Programme. ...
04 February, 2021
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Ban on lead in ammunition proposed
Today, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published its proposal for further EU (and EEA)-wide restrictions on the use of lead in ammunition...
03 February, 2021
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FACE Biodiversity Manifesto ‘Project of the Month’: Hunters of Limburg plant 24,000 hedges plants and trees for biodiversity
FACE is pleased to present the FACE Biodiversity Manifesto Project of the Month for January 2021...
31 January, 2021
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Conservation benefits of livestock guarding dogs challenged by scientists
Livestock guarding dogs (LGDs) are used across Europe to reduce attacks on livestock by predators, such as the wolf or bear. As a...
18 January, 2021
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High level meeting with Polish Secretary of the State Edward Siarka and FACE Vice President for Poland
Jarosław Kuczaj, Vice President for Poland for the European Federation for Hunting and Conservation (FACE) had a fruitfull meeting with Mr. Edward Siarka....
13 January, 2021
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Hunters’ Survey on Lead
FACE study: Socio-economic impact of a lead ammunition ban on hunters/hunting in Europe. Questionnaire for hunters in EEA countries (including UK). The purpose...
23 December, 2020
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Europe has received clear answer over claims of maladministration
Back in May, many national and European politicians expressed serious concerns over the European Commission’s (DG Environment) handling of the lead shot over...
22 December, 2020
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from FACE and its “Gold” Patrons!
A challenging year is about to end: We could count on the strong support of our 37 Full Members, 7 Associate Members and,...
20 December, 2020
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Gilbert de Turckheim R.I.P.
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Gilbert de Turckheim, a former FACE President (2003-2015) and Honorary...
20 December, 2020
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Hunting horn players recognised as cultural heritage by UNESCO
On 17 December 2020, the traditional playing of hunting horns has been recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage and was included on the Representative...
18 December, 2020
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FACE Biodiversity Manifesto ‘Project of the Month’: Bowhunting Coalition assists control of invasive Nutria in cities
FACE is pleased to present the FACE Biodiversity Manifesto Project of the Month for December 2020...
18 December, 2020
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Europe’s Huntable Birds: A Review of Status and Conservation Priorities
FACE is delighted to announce the release of its report on "Europe’s Huntable Birds: A Review of Status and Conservation Priorities"...
11 December, 2020
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What does the new regulation on banning lead shot over wetlands mean for Europe’s hunters?
After months of scrutiny, long delays and widespread criticism from various stakeholders, the new...
03 December, 2020
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Biodiversity Manifesto, Project of the Month – Estonia: “Wild Game on the Road”
The “Wild game on the road” project by Estonia, aims to decrease traffic collisions between cars and ...
27 November, 2020
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Update: Covid-19 restrictions on hunting
Neither CIC, nor FACE can be held responsible for the accuracy of the country information provided below. It is provided for guidance purposes,...
24 November, 2020
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Plenary vote on lead shot ban over wetlands: What’s wrong with automatically criminalising citizens?
Europe’s hunters have lost a significant amount of trust in Brussels decision-making process...
23 November, 2020
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“Coexisting with Large Carnivores: Next steps in conservation and management”
On 18 November 2020, the European Parliament’s “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup held...
23 November, 2020
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Major opportunity for MEPs to call for a workable law on lead shot over wetlands
Two motions for resolution are tabled for vote in the European Parliament to object Commission’s proposal to restrict lead shot over wetlands...
19 November, 2020
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The CAP battle is not over: high level of ambition must be guaranteed during the trilogue
On 10 November, the Council, the European Parliament (EP) and the European Commission (EC)...
18 November, 2020
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Coexisting with Large Carnivores: Next steps in conservation and management
The conference organised by the “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup in conjunction with...
10 November, 2020
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Positions on CAP post-2020 adopted: What’s in it for biodiversity?
Many observers agree that the lack of ambition in the new CAP could jeopardise the EU’s Green Deal objectives and its main key...
04 November, 2020
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Is the recovery of wolf in Europe reflected by the latest population assessments?
On September 7 the FACE General Assembly unanimously adopted a clear position on wolves in Europe to guide FACE’s work on this topic. ...
30 October, 2020
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Biodiversity Manifesto Project of the Month – Wildlife protection program Feld & Wiese
FACE is pleased to present the FACE Biodiversity Manifesto Project of the Month for September 2020...
30 October, 2020
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Major opportunity for ENVI Members to call for a workable law on lead shot over wetlands
A motion for resolution by MEPs Alexander Bernhuber (EPP), Ondřej Knotek (Renew Europe) and Andrey Slabakov (ECR) on the Commission’s proposal to restrict...
26 October, 2020
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