Enough Is Enough

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In the vast landscapes of our moorlands, a powerful story unfolds. "Enough Is Enough" is more than a film; it's a call to empower rural workers, especially gamekeepers, whose tireless efforts contribute immeasurably to our biodiversity, economy, and local communities. Gamekeepers are the unsung heroes working tirelessly every day, ensuring red-listed species thrive in the habitats they carefully manage. Gamekeepers aren't just workers; they are community builders. Through their dedication, local communities flourish, businesses thrive, and a sense of togetherness strengthens.
MSPs will consider amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill from Wednesday 24 January.
We urge MSPs to think of rural workers and their families when they cast their votes in the Scottish Parliament.
Rural workers are playing a key role in enhancing biodiversity across the Scottish Uplands, and making landscapes more resilient to climate change.
If the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill remains in its current form, it will actively compromise this integral contribution to the fabric of rural Scotland.

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@sk1wagon 4 ай бұрын

Keep these videos coming and stay strong against the towns people who don't understand the countryside.

@jamesrattray8548 Ай бұрын

It’s interesting that the profession is called”Game Keeping”, what is the game? Shooting our fellow creatures we share this planet with? I am certain there are lots of things keepers do is great. Always a matter of balance.

@9906sinky 4 ай бұрын

Great video. So much work gamekeeper’s do goes unnoticed!

@WhiteRoseShooting 4 ай бұрын

Great work that you do! I hope that everything works out for you. Nice video!

@Sjalabais 4 ай бұрын

...but, how? Did I miss what exactly it is that threatens the "gamekeeper's way of life" and Scotland's rural communities, or did you not mention it? What's your solution?

@shaunjones6049 4 ай бұрын

🤔 Curlew my favourite bird call, beautiful and haunting ❤ taken off the shooting list in 🤔 1970 something and still in decline ?? I have seen big declines in all birds in my short 57 years 😔 common birds like sparrows and starlings have crashed in numbers and I haven’t seen a Greenfinch for over 10yrs which was a common hedgerow bird. Something is majorly wrong ? easy to blame the shooting world for the decline of species but there’s a bigger picture. None of the 4 shoots I beat on shoot Woodcock , and haven’t done for many years now there’s Woodcock on all the shoots I go on , but the keepers and land owners like to see them about . Good example of shooting and Conservation I think 👍

@brianrowe2902 4 ай бұрын

Bird populations are in freefall across Britain, except at the Knepp Estate in Sussex. Take a look at what they're doing if you would like to know how to reverse this trend.

@12dougreed 3 ай бұрын

Cats . period.

@Brass-and-Bullets 3 ай бұрын

Why are people who have no clue always trying to fix things that are not broken.

@timrobinson2984 Ай бұрын

stop killing raptors

@elliotgreen9642 4 ай бұрын

Video shows the beauty of the landscape, and its people, something that means something to everyone. BUT it would be good if the video explained or linked to something to explain exactly how gamekeepers are supposedly having a positive impact on biodiversity, because I struggle to understand how they are best placed to do this, when the money is ultimately driven by people's desire to hunt and shoot large numbers of animals.

@elliotgreen9642 4 ай бұрын

I live down in the south. I have friends who have shown me pictures from where they've gone up north for a weekend of shooting and there are tens or hundreds of birds lying on the floor. Ultimately isn't that what is driving everything. Not the love of nature.

@rddslt 4 ай бұрын

@@elliotgreen9642 Your measured question is appreciated. I agree there could be a link to resources to find out more, although it is a massive topic area and this video seems to focus on how rural (working) communities in many areas feel about the nature and extent of government intervention. It is about people who identify as indigenous to their areas feeling dominated by powerful people and groups who don't understand (or don't want to understand) their cultural practices - but are now too outnumbered to have a national voice (cf. the USA). On shooting: most shooters aren't driven by a desire to kill, but to immerse themselves in nature and to see and learn. Most shoots are small scale and the birds are taken away and eaten by anyone involved in the day. The smaller number of large shoots send the birds to be processed for food - and some go to food banks (where accepted). Yes there are always exceptions to all of these things, but exceptional cases and misplaced class warfare should not lead legislation, and shooting culture has changed a great deal over the decades. There's always lots of talk on a shoot day about wildlife, plants/habitats, sustainability, community events, local stories (and actually there always has been). It brings groups of all ages together during the long autumn/winter months to get exercise and healthy social interaction, and at other times of year in helping with habitat improvements, tree planting, etc. We understand many people find killing animals distasteful, but don't think this warrants government intervention in people's traditional cultural practices - provided that they do not have a NEGATIVE effect on biodiversity (and we all of course wish to immeasurably improve it). I was hesitant to reply here as it's really not a good place to have a debate, but I did like your tone and question and thought I'd share one perspective.

@alancranston9328 4 ай бұрын

@@rddslt Many people do indeed find killing for 'sport' distasteful. But illegal persecution of raptors is beyond distasteful, it is criminal destruction of our wildlife, purely to make that 'sport' economic. No well managed industry should fear regulation, because it preserves reputation by keeping out the bad guys. The problem with shooting is that it relies on the bad guys, which is why, despite all the 'few bad apples' nonsense, the whole barrrel is rotten.

@burniemaurins2382 4 ай бұрын

I think to gain the support of the non sporting public, there has to be a stop to Raptor persecution, in Scotland and in England and Wales, it undoes the excellent work that gamekeepers do. There has to be a modicum of modernisation if it is to survive and it must survive, looking after the moors. I'm an Angler, Shooter and former Falconer, I do have some understanding of the work that is done and needs to be done to maintain a balance in nature, man has changed nature and man is needed to maintain what we have now, farmers, keepers and ghillies all add to the natural order, but need to be aware it's the 21st century.

@brianrowe2902 4 ай бұрын

I'm afraid the biodiversity of these moorlands has been impoverished by current land management techniques. There is a fraction of what once was or what could be again by keeping things as they are. Vast swathes of land owned and managed a very small amount of landowners for the benefit of certain species and a small percentage of the population who enjoy shooting quarry. Also for the amount of land in use for grouse and deer shooting brings the Scottish economy a very small amount compared to what could be brought in by sympathetic wildlife tourism. The gamekeepers and local communities should be involved in the rewilding of grouse moorland, bringing back apex predators would keep deer numbers down and allow other species to establish and thrive resulting in a more balanced ecosystem. More trees should be planted and link up with existing ancient forests as at Glen Affric. Grouse and deer could still be shot, the deer would be healthier and larger than the small specimens currently being hunted. This would command a premium price tag for a days deer stalking, bringing in more revenue for local communities. gamekeepers would be best placed to run the rewilded estates and carefully managed wildlife safaris would mean more bed and breakfast accommodation would be needed with the knock on effect helping out pubs cafes and hotels etc. Grouse shooting and deer stalking should continue but it will be revitalised by opening the moorlands up to more people. Birds of prey should no longer be threatened but be a part of this new ecosystem. The local communities would secure their own livelihoods and those of future generations. I love Scotland and would love to see these areas become a rich habitat for many more species than at present. Landowner themselves will see the benefits in their local communities thriving and bank balances healthily in the black. If anyone wants to further explore these possibilities then I urge you to read Rebirding by Benedict Macdonald.