FROM PROTECT THE WILD — AN UPDATE ON WHAT THEY DO AND A REQUEST FOR DONATIONS

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Help me build the largest wildlife protection movement in Britain ROB POWNALL APR 16 READ IN APP I’m going to be completely honest with you. Things are bad. Animals are still being hunted, shot, trapped and killed across this country every single day. Most of it happens out of sight, without consequence, and if I’m honest, I’ve been sick of watching it for years while so many of the organisations that are supposed to be protecting wildlife just don’t act with the urgency that’s needed. Everything feels too polite, too careful, too focused on not upsetting the wrong people, while wildlife continues to suffer and decline. We cannot afford that anymore. I need your help to build the largest wildlife protection movement in Britain. Not for the sake of it, but because that is what it will take to actually force change. That’s why I set up Protect the Wild in 2020. I wanted to build the kind of organisation I would support. One that says things clearly, doesn’t sit on the fence, and actually does things. And right now, things are starting to move. In the last couple of weeks, I’ve sat down with the Defra minister and challenged them directly on the badger cull, making it clear that the government knew it was never working and hearing first-hand that the cull will be ending. At the same time, I’m running for Scottish Parliament to raise awareness of the Guga hunt, which has already led to over 30 pieces of press coverage in just two weeks across virtually every major Scottish paper. Yesterday we asked you to respond to the public consultation on hunting, and at the time of writing this over 11,000 of you have already done it. All while our content has been seen by over 15 million people in that same period. A couple of years ago, numbers like that would have taken months of constant effort to even get close to. Now it’s happening in days. That doesn’t happen by accident. But we are under no illusion. Animals are still being killed and ignored every single day. That hasn’t changed. What has changed is that we are starting to build something that can actually fight back. We are doing all of this on an annual budget that some organisations bring in every month. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved with that, but it also shows what is possible if we scale this properly. Right now, just over 7,000 people are backing us financially on a monthly basis, and everything we’ve done so far has been built off that. Not big donations from a handful of people, but thousands of people contributing a small amount each month. A few pounds. No one stretched. But together, it adds up to something that has real weight. Become a monthly supporter That’s how we brought in a full-time campaigner for Scotland. That’s how we’ve driven over 250,000 signatures on ending the Guga hunt, secured regular national press coverage, and pushed this issue into the spotlight. This is not abstract. This is what impact looks like. And this is just the start. This email is going out to 238,560 people. If even a small fraction of you decide to chip in £2.50 a month, it completely changes what we’re capable of. Our goal is to reach 10,000 monthly supporters. Not as a vanity number, but because that’s the point where this becomes very difficult to ignore, where we can properly scale investigations, campaigns and political pressure. If you’ve read this and you’re thinking this is exactly the kind of organisation you want to support, then join us. Let’s get to 10,000. Be one of the 10,000 PS. I know many of you reading this already support us financially, buy from our shop, or simply aren’t in a position to give right now. Thank you. It genuinely means a lot. We use Substack because it allows us to reach hundreds of thousands of people at no cost, but it also means we can’t filter emails like this for existing supporters. I hope you don’t mind hearing from me again. SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing

FROM PROTECT THE WILD — AMAZON ARE SELLING GLUE TRAPS — IS THAT NECESSARY AND LEGAL?

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Amazon UK Is STILL Selling Glue Traps Despite Evidence of Illegal Use CHARLOTTE SMITH APR 16 READ IN APP It takes seconds. Seconds to find glue traps for sale on Amazon UK. Seconds to buy them. Seconds to scroll through the reviews and see the reality. These products may be marketed for insects, but there is clear evidence they are being used on rodents in the UK. Within just a few listings, there are videos and images showing the truth. Mice and rats, living animals, stuck on glue traps purchased from Amazon UK. Panicking. Struggling. Suffering. This is happening in the UK, in plain sight, on listings hosted on Amazon UK’s platform. And in much of the UK, the use of glue traps is illegal. Stop the Sale of Glue Traps A rat that was sadistically named Fred before being caught and then killed in a glue trap purchased from Amazon UK less than two weeks ago. Let’s be absolutely clear about the law: In England, under the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022, it is a criminal offence to use glue traps unless you are a licensed professional operating under strict and exceptional conditions, yet anyone and everyone can buy them from Amazon UK and use them unlawfully. In Wales, the law goes further. Under the Agriculture (Wales) Act 2023, glue traps are completely banned. In Scotland, the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 will ban the use, possession and sale of rodent glue traps from 1 July 2026. The direction of travel across the UK is unmistakable. These devices are being recognised for what they are: cruel, indiscriminate, and unacceptable. And yet Amazon UK continues to sell them freely. This highlights a clear gap between the law and what is happening in practice. This is a platform making these products easily accessible, despite evidence they are being misused. Amazon UK is one of the UK’s largest e-commerce platforms. It has the power to restrict products by location, to enforce compliance, and to remove harmful items. Yet these products remain available without restriction. And that choice has consequences. Glue traps are one of the most inhumane devices still in use. Animals caught on them do not die quickly. They suffer for hours, sometimes days. They fight to escape. They tear their own skin, break their own limbs, suffocate, starve, or die from sheer exhaustion and fear. Stop the Sale of Glue Traps Video taken and uploaded to Amazon UK on the 30th of January last year, after they were made illegal in England and Wales. This is prolonged, preventable cruelty and these products continue to be sold through Amazon UK. The evidence is not hidden. It is on their own website. There are recent posts, including from late March 2026, showing live rats and mice stuck on glue traps sold through Amazon UK. And it does not stop there. You can purchase these traps yourself, even while living in England, where their use is heavily restricted by law. There are no warning messages. No restrictions. No safeguards. It takes less than 20 seconds to complete a purchase. Whether through oversight or policy, the current system allows these products to be purchased without restriction. Stop the Sale of Glue Traps Video taken and uploaded to Amazon UK on the 14th of February last year, after they were made illegal in England and Wales. It shows, beyond doubt, that Amazon UK cannot regulate how these products are used. And yet it continues to sell them anyway. Even the RSPCA has stepped in. On 5 April, on instagram they urged the public to report the sale and use of glue traps to the police via 101. That should be a wake up call. When a major animal welfare organisation is telling people to report a product, why is it still being sold by the UK’s largest online retailer? This is not just a reputational issue. It raises serious legal and moral concerns. By allowing unrestricted sales, Amazon UK is actively undermining the intent of UK law and allowing the continued availability of products linked to serious animal welfare concerns. Yet, the solution could not be simpler: Amazon UK could stop this today. A basic postcode restriction would prevent glue traps being sold to England, Wales and Scotland. Listings could be removed from the UK platform entirely. These are standard controls. Amazon UK already has the infrastructure to do this. And glue traps are low value items. Removing them would have no meaningful financial impact. But the impact on animals would be enormous. Thousands of animals could be spared prolonged suffering and unlawful deaths. Stop the Sale of Glue Traps Screenshot showing someone using glue traps bought from Amazon Uk to catch and kill mice, February 6th 2026. Amazon UK has already faced scrutiny for failing to control the sale of harmful products. This is another moment where it must decide what kind of company it wants to be. Will it continue to profit from animal cruelty it can see happening on its own platform?Or will it act? We are calling on Amazon UK to do the right thing - stop the sale of glue traps to England, Wales and Scotland. Implement postcode restrictions. Remove these products from your platform. And end this cruelty. Now. Stop the Sale of Glue Traps Adopt an Animal and support our work By adopting an animal with Protect the Wild, you are directly supporting frontline campaigns that protect some of Britain’s most persecuted species. Our fox adoption symbolises our fight to finally end fox hunting for good. Our badger adoption represents our determination to stop the badger cull and protect wildlife from government-sanctioned killing. Our peregrine falcon adoption stands for our work exposing the bird shooting industry and defending birds of prey from persecution as we work to take that industry down. 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FROM CORNWALL WILDLIFE TRUST — CORNWALL COUNCIL WANT TO USE GLYPHOSATE ON ROAD SIDES

View this email in your browser pavement plants on a Cornish street - mexican fleabane which is great for pollinators Hello John, We’re writing to update you on recent proposals by Cornwall Council to reintroduce the use of glyphosate‑based weedkillers on ‘urban highways’ - and to explain what Cornwall Wildlife Trust is doing about this. Town and Parish Councils across Cornwall have been notified that glyphosate spraying may resume on roads and pavements unless they formally opt out. Councils received this notification at very short notice and are being asked to make decisions with significant environmental, financial, and governance implications under very tight timescales. What Cornwall Wildlife Trust is doing We have significant concerns about the potential impact to wildlife from this move, amidst mounting evidence that glyphosate can be harmful, particularly to invertebrates and freshwater species. We have: Written formally to Cornwall Council asking that the planned reintroduction of glyphosate on urban highways be delayed Asked that the timescales for Town and Parish Councils to decide on their approach be extended, allowing for proper local consultation and engagement Raised concerns about the potential impacts on biodiversity and the apparent conflict with the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Nature Recovery Strategy What you can do If you’re concerned about this issue there are constructive ways to show your support locally: Attend your local Town or Parish Council meeting. This is an opportunity to express your concern about the rushed timetable and the importance of protecting health, nature and local environments. Find more info about your local council here. Sign a petition. There are two key petitions active in Cornwall and you can find links to both via our website. Further information We’ve shared more detail on our website, including more information on what glyphosate is and why there are concerns, alongside a ‘Glyphosate Myth Buster’ produced by Pesticide Action Network UK, which addresses some of the most common questions and concerns. We’ll continue to keep you, our members, updated as this develops. Thank you, as always, for standing up for Cornwall’s wildlife and helping us create a Cornwall where nature thrives. More information Facebook icon Instagram icon LinkedIn icon YouTube icon © 2026 Cornwall Wildlife Trust. All rights reserved. Registered charity number 214929. Privacy Policy and T&Cs Our mailing address is: Cornwall Wildlife Trust Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ Want to change how you receive these emails? You can unsubscribe from this list.

FROM PROTECT THE WILD — GOOD NEWS (I HOPE) FOR SWIFTS AT VIADUCT CHAPEL MILTON

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Progress for Swifts at Chapel Milton Following Public Pressure ROB POWNALL APR 17 READ IN APP Swifts face death after Network Rail fills nesting holes with mortar There has been an important and encouraging development in the campaign to protect swift nesting sites at Chapel Milton viaduct in Derbyshire. More than 12,800 people signed Protect the Wild’s petition calling on Network Rail to take action after known swift nesting holes were filled during refurbishment works earlier this year. That public response, alongside the tireless efforts of local campaigners on the ground, has clearly helped shift the situation. A Positive Step Forward In its initial response, Network Rail defended its actions and focused on installing swift boxes as a future measure. However, in an email sent to Protect the Wild the other day, Network Rail confirmed it is now taking further steps. These include: Seeking permission to reopen nesting holes in the areas identified by campaigners Planning to install conservation-approved swift boxes Working with local authorities and conservation organisations including the RSPB and Swift Conservation Moving quickly to support a decision ahead of the swifts’ return This is a significant step forward. Reopening nesting holes was not part of the original plan and is now being actively explored. Swift Bird Facts | Apus Apus Why This Matters Swifts are a red-listed species in the UK and have declined dramatically in recent decades, largely due to the loss of nesting habitat. They return each year to the same nesting sites, and when those sites are blocked, breeding can fail. Reopening these nesting holes gives returning birds the best possible chance of breeding successfully this season. While this is a positive development, the outcome is not yet confirmed. Permission is still required, and the timing is critical as swifts begin to return from migration. The coming weeks will determine whether access can be restored in time. What is clear, however, is that this issue has moved forward because people took action. Thank You This progress is down to the local campaigners who raised the alarm, gathered evidence, and refused to let this be ignored. It is also down to the 12,800 people who signed Protect the Wild’s petition and helped turn concern into pressure. That collective action has helped shift the response from defence to action. We will continue to follow this closely and push for the best possible outcome for these birds. For now, this is a reminder that when people come together and take action, it can make a real difference. SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing

PROTECT THE WILD & ROB POWNALL ARE IN THE PAPERS TO STOP THE GUGA — A DELICACY THAT IS PAST ITS SELL BY DATE

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Is it “cultural imperialism” to want an end to the Guga hunt? ROB POWNALL APR 14 READ IN APP On Sunday, I was featured in The National, one of the most widely read papers in Scotland, in an article covering the growing row over the Guga hunt. Much of my position was included in that piece. But as is often the case with newspaper coverage, there were important points that did not make it in. So this is a chance to set them out clearly. Over the past few days, I’ve been accused of “cultural imperialism” for one simple reason: I’m standing as an MSP candidate on a single policy, to end the Guga hunt. That is my position. One issue. One ask. For that, former MP Angus MacNeil has said I “don’t understand”, criticised me for not visiting Sula Sgeir, and defended the hunt as a “prized delicacy” rooted in tradition. So let’s be clear about what is actually being defended here. Time Is Running Out to Stop the Guga Hunt Every year, a group of men travel to Sula Sgeir, a remote, uninhabited island and a designated protected site, where they kill thousands of gannet chicks. These are juvenile birds. They cannot fly. They are taken from their nests and killed for consumption. This is the last seabird hunt in the UK. It continues not because it is necessary, but because it is allowed under a specific legal exemption. I am standing in this election to end that exemption. In response, I’ve been told I “don’t understand” because I haven’t been to Sula Sgeir. But that argument falls apart immediately. The island is protected. Access is restricted. It would be unlawful for me to go there without permission. So we are left with a strange reality. It would be illegal for me to visit and observe these birds, but perfectly legal for others to kill thousands of their chicks every year. That contradiction alone should raise serious questions. Then comes the word that is being used to shut this conversation down. Tradition. We are told this has been happening for generations. That it is part of island life. That demand even outstrips supply. But tradition is not a moral argument. If it were, we would never have progressed beyond some of the worst practices in our history. The fact something has happened for a long time does not make it right. It just means it has not been challenged enough. And when it is challenged, the response is not to engage with the substance, but to dismiss it. Take public opinion. When people are actually asked, the picture is very different. Independent polling by Find Out Now, commissioned by Protect the Wild, found that 69 percent of those with a view want to see the Guga hunt banned. That is not a fringe position. That is a clear majority. Funnily enough, that central point has been completely ignored by those defending the practice. It is much easier to talk about tradition than it is to confront the fact that most people, when presented with the reality, do not support it. I have also heard the claim that the killing is “as humane as any slaughterhouse”. But that does not defend the hunt. It reinforces the concern. If the strongest argument is that killing wild seabird chicks is comparable to industrial animal slaughter, then we are not talking about something beyond criticism. We are talking about something that fits into a much wider problem, our willingness to normalise animal suffering when it suits us. And let’s be honest about what is happening. These are wild birds, taken from their nests, killed in front of other birds, on a protected island. No amount of language about delicacies or heritage changes that reality. Supporters also claim the hunt has no impact on the gannet population. But documents obtained through a Freedom of Information request suggest otherwise. They show that Sula Sgeir is the only comparable gannet colony in Scotland where the population has declined over the long term, while others have grown. At the very least, that should prompt scrutiny. Instead, we are told not to question it at all. Because culture. Because tradition. Because it has always been done. Let me be clear. This is not about attacking communities in the Western Isles. It is not about dismissing history or identity. It is about whether modern Scotland is comfortable allowing the killing of thousands of wild seabird chicks in a protected area, for the sake of a delicacy. Because if we cannot question that, what exactly are our wildlife protections for? And if standing in an election on a single issue to end that practice is labelled “cultural imperialism”, then the term has lost all meaning. This is not about imposing anything from the outside. It is about reflecting where the public already is. A majority of people do not support this. They simply have not been given a voice on it. I am trying my best to help give them one. So the real question is not whether I understand the Guga hunt. It is whether those defending it understand where society is now heading. Because I think the answer is clear. Want to get involved with the campaign to end the Guga hunt? There are a few ways you can help! Sign our petition calling on all major Scottish parties to commit to a policy of ending the Guga hunt Join 137,000 others in asking NatureScot, the Government agency who licence the hunt each year, to permanently end the licensing Donate to Protect the Wild and help fund our work fighting for British wildlife SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing

FROM THE HUNT SABOTEURS WHO SAY IT’S NOT ONLY FOXES THAT GET RIPPED APART — IT’S HARES & STAGS

View this email in your browser Hi, Supporter Nine Weeks To Make Hunting History! Distressing images throughout It’s now been three weeks since the government opened the consultation into banning the smokescreen of ‘trail hunting’ in England and Wales. Hare killed by the Waveney Harriers, 2023. © Norfolk & Suffolk Hunt Sabs We now have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to end the ‘trail hunting’ and close loopholes in the Hunting Act that are exploited by the hunters. While foxhunting dominates the popular imagination, it is important to remember that there are still around sixty organised harrier, beagle and basset packs that solely target hares. Leveret killed by Easton Harriers, 2018. Hare hunts tend to pack up when sabs appear as they cannot sustain the lie of ‘trail hunting’. On several occasions, hare hunters have laid scent trails in front of sabs, only for the hounds to ignore them and tear after hares instead. Instead, they now frequently claim to be hunting rabbits which is, of course, a nonsense as rabbits will bolt into a burrow at the first signs of danger. Another even more ridiculous ruse is to claim that they are searching for hares that have previously been shot. These loopholes need to be closed! Easton Harriers huntsman tries to conceal her crime, 2016. The consultation consists of 29 questions. The HSA has provided guidance to assist you in formulating strong responses that can be written quickly and easily. It is extremely important that your answers are not copied and pasted, but that each question is answered individually and where appropriate consists of any personal experiences you may have had. The consultation will close on Thursday 18th of June so, please, ensure you have submitted your response by this date. Now is the time to finally bring hunting to an end and ensure that our wildlife is protected from those who wish to inflict pain and suffering through hunting with hounds. The government has launched a public consultation on Trail Hunting – this is our chance to stop cruel hunting for good. You can read the HSA’s guidance and take part in the consultation here. The deadline is 18th June 2026 – make sure your voice is heard. Take part in the Trail Hunting Consultation now: Have your say Join the Hunt Saboteurs Association! Support our vital work by becoming a member. Join The HSA Spread the word! Please share our news Share via email Facebook icon Instagram icon Twitter icon Logo Copyright (C) 2026 Hunt Saboteurs Association. All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from Hunt Saboteurs Association. Our mailing address is: BM HSA, London, WC1N 3XX, U.K. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

IT TAKES ONE CLICK & 20 SECONDS TO SEND YOUR MESSAGE TO BAN THE FARCE OF TRAIL HUNTING

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more I am begging you to open this email... ROB POWNALL APR 15 READ IN APP Ok, I’m going to get straight to the point. The government is currently consulting on plans to ban trail hunting, the loophole that has allowed hunts to continue operating for over 20 years. And we’ve just built something that changes everything. We’ve created a tool that lets you submit a full response to the consultation in under 20 seconds. No forms. No scrolling through pages. No hassle. Just one click. TAKE ACTION This is a game changer. It means tens of thousands of us can now respond quickly, easily, and at scale. And right now, that matters more than ever. The hunting lobby is already mobilising to protect trail hunting. We need to show overwhelming public support for shutting it down for good. If you hate fox hunting, stag hunting, or hare hunting… If you’re tired of hunts continuing to kill wildlife and wreak havoc across the countryside… Then please, sacrifice 20 seconds and take action now. Click the button below and send your response instantly. That’s it. Together we will end hunting with hounds for good. TAKE ACTION SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing