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GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count shows farmer-led conservation is working

Environment group urges Government to continue SFI in order to protect wildlife

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During the 2025 BFBC a total of 358,913 birds, belonging to 125 species, were recorded across 699,869 acres (283,227 hectares) of farmland by 1,369 farmers
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During the 2025 BFBC a total of 358,913 birds, belonging to 125 species, were recorded across 699,869 acres (283,227 hectares) of farmland by 1,369 farmers

The Government has been urged to continue investment in farmer-led conservation after organisers of this year's GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC) said the results point directly to the success of agri-environment...

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