2018, EUROPEAN YEAR OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
The European Commission decided to set up 2018 as the Year of Cultural Heritage to enable people to become closer to and more...
06 June, 2018
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News & Events
BREXIT BRINGS UNCERTAINTY FOR UK SHOOTING ARGUED FACE IN THE UK PARLIAMENT, LONDON
The implications of Brexit on shooting and hunting activities in the UK were discussed at a recent meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group...
05 June, 2018
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AVOIDING DISASTER: EUROPEAN HUNTERS DEMAND THAT CAP 2020 DELIVERS FOR BIODIVERSITY
On 1 June 2018, the European Commission (EC) published its proposals for the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). In FACE’s opinion (1) ,...
04 June, 2018
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FACE IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE ITS FIRST FUNDRAISING AUCTION
FACE is proud to announce its first fundraising auction organised with the support and partnership of Joh. Springer’s Erben. The auction takes place on...
04 June, 2018
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#BiodiversityManifesto – Arnika project, Switzerland
This 8-year project lays in the St. Gallen region on the whole hunting territory of the Pardiel Hunting Society (approx. 1000 ha). This...
03 June, 2018
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FACE MEETS VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION (EC) MR. JYRKI KATAINEN AND STRESSES THE NEED FOR THE EC TO RETHINK ITS APPROACH TO LARGE CARNIVORES
The need for a more pragmatic and trust-based approach to large carnivore management was the key focus of a meeting between FACE, the...
01 June, 2018
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SOPHIE HUTCHINSON, JAMES LEGGE & LUDWIG WILLNEGGER ON MEETINGS WITH UK MEPS
Sophie Hutchinson (BASC), James Legge (CountrysideAlliance) & Ludwig Willnegger on meetings with UK MEPs on consequences of Brexit for British shooters and hunters! ...
30 May, 2018
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DEEP CONCERNS EXPRESSED BY STAKEHOLDERS REGARDING THE FIGHT AGAINST AFRICAN SWINE FEVER
On 16 May 2018, MEP Iveta Grigule-Pēterse (ALDE, LV) organised with the help of FACE a conference on “The Threat of African Swine...
17 May, 2018
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WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY (12 MAY): FACE CALLS FOR WATERBIRD MONITORING GAPS TO BE FILLED IN RUSSIA
The theme of the World Migratory Bird Day 2018 is “Unifying our voices for bird conservation”. This year, the European Federation for Hunting...
12 May, 2018
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#BiodiversityManifesto – Black-tailed Godwit national management plan, France
The Black-tailed Godwit's decline in France and elsewhere in Western Europe is attributed to the loss of its breeding and migratory habitats due...
12 May, 2018
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SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION ON “TRADITIONAL HUNTING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN REGION” AT THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
In the context of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, FACE organised an exhibition on “Traditional Hunting and Culture in the Mediterranean...
04 May, 2018
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THE EU BUDGET AND THE COMMON AGRICULTURE POLICY (CAP): WORRYING SIGNALS FOR BIODIVERSITY
European hunters are aware that the CAP is a crucial support mechanism for agriculture and rural areas in Europe. However, hunters and national...
03 May, 2018
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INTERNATIONAL HUNTING COMMUNITY OPPOSES TOP-DOWN CERTIFICATION AND STRICTER NDFS
Seville, 30 April 2018 - The European Federation for Hunting and Conservation (FACE), International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC), Operators and...
02 May, 2018
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ZERO-TOLERANCE TOWARDS ILLEGAL KILLING OF BIRDS HIGH ON THE AGENDA OF GLOBAL FLYWAYS SUMMIT
From 23-26 April 2018, governments, NGOs and executives from international conventions from more than 70 countries and 100 organisations, gathered in Abu Dhabi...
27 April, 2018
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SAFETY FIRST: FOR CONSERVATION, PEOPLE AND THE ECONOMY
“Invasive alien species: Enhancing cross-border cooperation in Nutria management” - European Parliament, 10 April 2018 “Invasive alien species are one of main causes of...
13 April, 2018
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#BiodiversityManifesto – FACE presented the BDM Public Report
FACE is happy to present the Biodiversity Manifesto "Public Report", available in 3 languages: ...
08 April, 2018
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TORBJÖRN LARSSON ELECTED NEW PRESIDENT OF THE NORDIC HUNTERS’ ALLIANCE
“International cooperation is a crucial factor to preserve and promote Europe’s unique regional hunting traditions”, says Torbjörn Larsson. “The Nordic Hunters’ Alliance must...
05 April, 2018
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#BiodiversityManifesto – La Réserve de Biterne, France
This hunting and wildlife natural reserve is located in the Loire department in France. The reserve was funded in 1987, lays on 38...
01 April, 2018
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FACE BIODIVERSITY MANIFESTO ACTION POINTS
FACE is delighted to share the updated FACE Biodiversity Manifesto. It lists 38 biodiversity-related actions that are followed by European hunters and FACE....
23 March, 2018
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MISINFORMED AGENDA USED TO CALL FOR A BAN ON SPRING HUNTING IN MALTA
The European Federation for Hunting and Conservation (FACE) was shocked when Anja Hazekamp, MEP for ‘The Dutch Party for The Animals’ accused the...
22 March, 2018
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FACE WELCOMES EU AUDITORS CALL FOR PERFORMANCE-BASED CAP SPENDING
FACE welcomes the European Court of Auditors call for future spending under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to be based on ambitious and...
20 March, 2018
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UNACCEPTABLE AND FUNDAMENTALLY WRONG CHANGES TO POLISH HUNTING LAW
FACE is very concerned about the amendments voted and accepted by the Polish Senate to the hunting law in Poland as they would...
19 March, 2018
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“INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES: ENHANCING CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION IN NUTRIA MANAGEMENT” CONFERENCE – EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, 10/04/2018
TUESDAY, 10 APRIL 2018, 17.30 - 19.30 EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, BRUSSELS – ROOM JAN 6Q2 INTERPRETATION EN-DE-FR Cross-border cooperation with relevant stakeholders is crucial to manage the...
19 March, 2018
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AFRICA LEADING AT THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT!
Brussels, 9 March 2018 - There are “winners” and “losers” in the conservation of wildlife in Africa! H.E. the Ambassador of Zimbabwe proclaimed...
09 March, 2018
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PROJECT OF THE MONTH MARCH 2018 – NESTING BASKETS FOR DUCKS IN THE NETHERLANDS
The project of the month for March celebrates the ancient old tradition of creating nesting baskets for ducks. The Biodiversity Manifesto (BDM) presents...
07 March, 2018
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