Event: Curlews and Grouse Moors

Professor Ian Newton explores the importance of managed grouse moors for struggling curlew populations.

Widespread research confirms that the rapid decline in Curlew populations is due to the failure to produce enough young to offset the normal adult mortality.

The main causes are early grass cutting and predation on the eggs and chicks. Even where grass is managed in a curlew-friendly manner, predation usually destroys the eggs and chicks.

The only areas where curlews are known to produce sufficient young to maintain their numbers are areas with predator control. The most important in the uplands are grouse moors. This presentation will summarise the evidence for this view.

This free webinar is aimed at anyone with an interest in working towards a sustainable future for farmers and wildlife. We welcome farmers, students, naturalists, conservation professionals, ecologists, land managers, and anyone else who is keen to understand how to farm with nature in mind.

The 60-minute event will consist of a presentation followed by a live Q&A with the tutor, using questions submitted by the audience.

This event is a one-off and will not be repeated. But if you can't attend the live event, you don't need to miss out. Book a space and once we've processed the event content after the live event you will be sent a link to the content online.