Why the RSPB should remain neutral
OSCAR WILDE famously wrote that “each man kills the thing he loves”. Newspapers have claimed the RSPB is about to do the same. No organisation has done more to raise awareness of wildlife declines but it is at risk of thwarting its aim of saving our wild bird populations by alienating one of the largest motivators for conservation: game shooting. Those listening to Kevin Cox, RSPB chairman, announce its review of shooting were left with the impression that it is preparing to oppose it. How likely is
