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GAP News Winter 2009/2010
The latest edition of GAP News is now available to download from the website.
DEFRA provides new video guidance for EID
Information packs were sent out to keepers in England during December regarding the implementation of EID which is replacing double tagging for sheep from 31st December 2009. Limited extra copies of the pack can be obtained by calling 08459 556000 and all the information is available on the DEFRA website.
The new video guidance is also available to view on the DEFRA website and several short videos are provided. The topics available to view include getting started, identification, replacements and upgrading, moving your sheep and dealing with the historic flock.
To view any of the videos or read the transcripts click here
The Ready Reckoner
The Ready Reckoner is a new grazing costings tool for graziers and land managers. It allows users to calculate costs for a wide variety of extensive land management scenarios.
To read more and download the Ready Reckoner click here
Reporting back on the successful Exeter Conference
GAP is delighted with the positive feedback from its three day conference on Re-connecting Fragmented Landscapes held at Exeter University from 22nd -24th September.

Co-hosted with Devon Wildlife Trust who organised an excellent choice of five local field trips, the conference programme also included twenty one speakers, four fringe meetings and some lively discussion.






