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Position Statements

As part of our role to advocate sustainable policy development that supports mammal conservation, we issue clear statements that describe our position on some of the issues mammals face or on announcements of new or changing regional or national policy that affects mammals and efforts to conserve them. Drawing upon members' expertise, we use science-led evidence to advise on issues including culling, re-introductions, disease, non-native species and human conflicts.

We also campaign directly to decision makers as part of the Wildlife & Countryside LINK partnership.

Position statement: Re-establishment of Wild Boar in Britain

10th March 2015

March 2015 After an absence of up to 700 years, wild boar Sus scrofa have re-established in a number of locations Britain, in particular the Weald (Kent/Sussex) and the Forest of Dean (Gloucestershire). These re-establishments are likely to result from the accidental escapes of farmed wild boar, … [Read more...] about Position statement: Re-establishment of Wild Boar in Britain

Response to the Public Consultation: Controlling the Spread of BTb in High Incidence Areas in England: Badger Culling

10th December 2010

December 2010 The Mammal Society works to protect British mammals, halt the decline of threatened species, and advises on all issues affecting British mammals. We therefore welcome the opportunity to respond specifically to this consultation and to contribute to the process of controlling bovine … [Read more...] about Response to the Public Consultation: Controlling the Spread of BTb in High Incidence Areas in England: Badger Culling

Hedgehogs on the Uists

10th October 2007

2007 The Mammal Society regrets the introduction of hedgehogs to the Uists, their release on several other British islands, and their sale around the world as part of the pet trade. These actions are extremely irresponsible. Introduced species are a major cause of species loss worldwide. Predation … [Read more...] about Hedgehogs on the Uists

Whaling is unnecessary

10th October 2007

2007 Summary The Mammal Society is issuing this statement because unless non-whaling countries force some progress on the development of the Revised Management Scheme, the whaling that is happening will drift further out of international control and there is a danger that the IWC will no longer be … [Read more...] about Whaling is unnecessary

Position statement: Achieving the Sustainable Management of Wild Deer in England

5th September 2007

  Response by The Mammal Society to the joint DEFRA and Forestry Commission consultation. 2007 Summary   The Mammal Society welcomes this review of the problems concerning the management of deer in England, but notes that this is a Great Britain-wide problem, and the management of … [Read more...] about Position statement: Achieving the Sustainable Management of Wild Deer in England

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