FROM PROTECT THE WILD—BAN THE SALE OF GLUE TRAPS

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more TAKE ACTION! Ban the sale of glue traps in England Sign our petition, telling the government to act urgently PROTECT THE WILD SEP 2 READ IN APP There’s a glaring loophole in England’s glue trap legislation. Since the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 came into force in England in 2024, ordinary members of the public have been prohibited from using glue traps to catch rodents. Yet it remains legal for anyone to buy one from a shop or online. That makes no sense. If members of the public cannot legally use glue traps, they should not be able to buy them. Ban the sale of glue traps Glue traps cause severe and prolonged suffering. Animals caught on them can remain trapped for hours, panicking and struggling to escape. They may tear skin, injure limbs, become exhausted or dehydrated, and suffer extreme distress before they are eventually killed or die. Protect the Wild is opposed to the use of glue traps in all circumstances. We do not believe that deliberately immobilising a terrified animal on a sheet of adhesive can ever be considered humane, and we ultimately want to see their use ended completely. The Government argues that licensed professional operators may still use glue traps in limited circumstances to protect public health and safety. We strongly question whether such a cruel method is ever necessary when alternatives exist, but even under the Government’s current licensing regime, this provides no justification for unrestricted public sale. If licensed operators are permitted to use glue traps, they should obtain them through controlled professional suppliers. There is no credible reason for these devices to remain freely available to the general public. Sign the petition The Government also describes licensed use as being restricted to “exceptional circumstances”. Yet enforcement relies heavily on licence holders complying with conditions and on unlawful use being detected or reported. Animal rescuers continue to encounter animals caught on glue traps, and by the time misuse is discovered, the suffering has already happened. Removing glue traps from public sale would be a simple preventative step. It would make unlawful use harder, reduce confusion about their legal status and send a much clearer message about the cruelty of these devices. Other jurisdictions have already gone further. Wales has prohibited their use, while Scotland now prohibits their use, possession and supply. New Zealand has also introduced strict restrictions on their sale and use. England should not continue with a system where a product is illegal for most people to use but remains freely available for them to purchase. Our petition urges the Government to: ban the sale and supply of rodent glue traps to members of the public in England; end unrestricted high-street and online sales; restrict any remaining supply to appropriately authorised professional operators through controlled suppliers; review the continued licensed use of glue traps with the aim of ending their use entirely. The immediate demand is simple: if the public cannot legally use glue traps, the public should not be able to buy them. Please add your name to the petition, telling Defra to take urgent action. Every day the government delays, more animals will die a slow and agonising death. Sign the petition SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing

ROAMERS—THE RIGHT TO ROAM WILL BE MAKERFIELD SOON

New prints available and an invite to come trespass with us in the Prime Minister's constituency In this newsletter: New prints available! Wild Service in Action Workshop 12th September Makerfield Mass Trespass 13th September Local Group updates Dear Roamers, Summer is giving way to autumn and, as Parliament returns from recess, we’re ready to hold our politicians to their word. In his first Commons statement as Prime Minister this week, Andy Burnham promised to give “people and places ownership and control” while back in June at the People’s History Museum he pledged the “biggest rebalancing of power our country has seen”. Localism and access reform are both about giving people a meaningful stake in where they live - but what does local control really amount to when the majority of people are shut out of the countryside on their own doorsteps? That is why, on Sunday the 13th of September, we are taking our campaign to the Prime Minister’s own constituency of Makerfield with a mass trespass. Despite Makerfield containing great swathes of Green Belt countryside, just 1% of the constituency has a right to roam. The trespass location will be revealed nearer to the date. To tell us you’re coming and be sent more details, sign up here on our Eventbrite. New Prints Up for Grabs! Our print shop is back with the events collection, three exclusive A3 artworks by artist, illustrator and Right to Roam co-founder Nick Hayes. Created especially for this collection and never seen anywhere else, they carry the folklore and joyful mischief of some of our most loved gatherings. We can't guarantee that these prints will be available again, so if one has caught your eye, now is the time. Every penny raised through the print shop goes directly towards funding our campaign to unlock the countryside for everyone. As a thank you for being part of our newsletter community, when you order a print you will also receive a little gift from us: a postcard and book mark set with our iconic campaign artwork. Simply add your chosen print, and the set into your basket and then enter the code ROAMFREE at checkout Wild Service In Action Workshop - 12th September Are you taking action for nature where you live, or nurturing an idea you'd love to bring to life? Join the us and friends of the campaign on Saturday 12th September for a one-day workshop created to encourage and connect the individuals and grassroots groups making real change for nature in their communities. Whether your Wild Service project is already putting down roots or it is only just beginning to stir, the day will offer practical tools, fresh inspiration and new connections to help it grow. The day will take place at Platt Fields Market Garden in Fallowfield, Manchester, a thriving community market garden and hub managed by the Manchester Urban Diggers (MUD). Alongside training and practical support from organisations including Wild Justice, Campaign for Commons and Lawyers for Nature, there will be plenty of time to meet others doing brilliant work for nature, explore the garden on a tour led by the MUD team and relax with some good food and live music Discover more about the workshop and book your free ticket here. When signing up you will be asked to complete a short registration form telling us a little about your current or planned wild service project. Local Group Updates South Devon Right to Roam are planning a walk and a swim on the Marristow Estate where ‘no swimming’ signs have appeared, on the 27th September. Get in touch if you’d like to join. Representatives from the group will also be at the Green Earth Awakening festival next week - if you’re planning to be there, drop them a line and say hi! There will be a stall with information and workshops. Northamptonshire has a new group in the process of forming - their first meet up will be on Tuesday 29th September at The White Hart pub in Great Houghton, Northampton at 7.30pm. If you can't make the meet up but are interested in joining the group or helping them, please get in touch at righttoroamnorthants@gmail.com That’s all from us for now - see you out there. Lewis and Jess, on behalf of the Right to Roam team x Can you help keep us roaming? The right to roam campaign is kept afloat by small donations from a few hundred monthly supporters. We are grateful for every single one of you. It’s what keeps the work going, but if we want to scale what’s needed, we need to grow that base. We currently have a target of 1,000 subscribers in order to make the campaign sustainable for the next year. Can you help? £5 / Month £10 / Month £15 / Month £20 / Month As an extra bonus for supporters, those who choose to become monthly paid supporters of the campaign will automatically enter into our ongoing art print giveaway as a thank you for helping sustain the movement long term. Visit our social accounts RIGHTTOROAM.ORG.UK This email was sent from this site. If you no longer wish to receive this email, change your email preferences here.