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Ag Subsidies Cut for Scottish Landowner Using Pesticides

Critter News

It's the largest civil penalty imposed under EU legislation in which wildlife protection is a condition for receiving funds from the EU's Single Farm Payment Scheme. This guy is the third Scottish landowner to have subsidies cut under these regulations. Don't worry. He's a millionaire. He'll be okay.)

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The Marsh Wren Singing and Gathering Nesting Material

10,000 Birds

Without adequate funding, habitats are not restored, invasive species are left unchecked, poaching and other illegal activities occur and our nation’s wildlife suffers 2. America’s National Wildlife Refuge System is the world’s largest network of protected areas dedicated to wildlife conservation.

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Peregrine Falcons at the National Wildlife Refuges

10,000 Birds

Without adequate funding, habitats are not restored, invasive species are left unchecked, poaching and other illegal activities occur and our nation’s wildlife suffers 3. America’s National Wildlife Refuge System is the world’s largest network of protected areas dedicated to wildlife conservation.

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