Where the claim came from Recent discussions over the struggles facing Scottish capercaillie have intensified, with…
Category: Fact Checks
Our Fact Checks examine relevant claims from the media, reports or manifestos; look into the evidence; and support, explain or correct them. Our aim is to assess the science behind these various claims to understand how well supported they are.
How much farmland is there in the UK?
Where the claim came from It is commonly stated that some 71% of land area in…
Did wildlife crime increase during lockdown?
Where the claim came from The claim that wildlife crime reports increased throughout Covid-19 lockdowns in…
Are there more bees on organic farms?
Where the claim came from There are numerous news articles and websites providing the quote that:…
Did lead ammunition almost drive California condors to extinction?
We examine the claim that the most significant factor in the near extinction of the Californian…
Predator and mountain hare culling on grouse moors
Comes from A Wild Justice Petition, which can be found here: Ban driven grouse shooting; wilful blindness…
How many wildfires were the result of managed burns escaping control?
Comes from During the recent Westminster moorland burning debate, in relation to tackling climate change and carbon release,…
How many gamebirds are released in the UK per year?
What is the latest estimate and how accurate is it?
Is 75% of the world’s heather moorland in the UK?
This figure is widely quoted by many interested parties, holding different views about the management of…
Has there been a huge decline in the number of insects?
Car ‘splatometer’ tests reveal huge decline in number of insects. Research shows abundance at sites in…