Hunting is an integral part of rural heritage and wildlife management in Belgium. To represent and defend the interests of the hunting community while considering the realities on the ground, several organizations work to facilitate dialogue between hunters, rural actors, and authorities.
TheBelgian Union for Hunting and Rurality, commonly known by the acronym UBCR, is an organization committed to defending hunting and rural territories in Belgium. It works to promote responsible hunting and to ensure that the voice of hunters is heard in discussions related to wildlife management and environmental policies.
Defending hunting and the rural world
TheUBCRhas the main mission of representing hunters and rural actors in the face of current challenges related to nature and territory management.
The association works particularly on:
the defense of responsible hunting
the representation of hunters to the authorities
raising awareness of the realities of the rural world
the promotion of sustainable wildlife management
Through these actions, theUBCRseeks to remind that hunting is part of the activities that contribute to the balance of ecosystems and the maintenance of territories.
Promote a realistic vision of wildlife management
One of the characteristics of theUBCRis to highlight a pragmatic approach to wildlife and land management.
In many regions, certain species can cause imbalances or significant damage to crops and forests. Regulating these animal populations is therefore part of the tools used to maintain a balance between wildlife, agriculture, and forestry.
The association participates in discussions on topics such as:
the management of game populations
agricultural damage
the coexistence of human activities and wildlife
the future of hunting in Belgium
Representing hunters in the public debate
Hunting is regularly at the heart of societal debates. In this context, theUBCRacts as a voice representing hunters and rural stakeholders.
The association intervenes particularly to:
explain the reality on the ground
defend responsible hunting practices
participate in discussions on regulation
raise public awareness of issues related to wildlife management
This representation mission allows for maintaining a dialogue between hunters, policymakers, and society.
Hunting at the heart of rural territories
In many Belgian regions, hunting is closely linked to the management of landscapes and territories.
Hunters regularly participate in actions such as:
the maintenance of natural habitats
the monitoring of animal populations
the planting of hedges or crops that support biodiversity
the prevention of agricultural damage
These actions show that hunting is part of a broader vision of rural land management.
An organization committed to the future of hunting
In the face of societal and environmental changes, hunting organizations play an important role in defending responsible practices and explaining the realities on the ground.
TheUBCRcontributes to this mission by supporting a balanced vision of nature management, in which hunting is one of the tools used to maintain functional ecosystems.
Why highlight theUBCR ?
At The Hunter Camp, we highlight organizations that actively participate in defending responsible hunting and promoting the rural world.
TheBelgian Union for Hunting and Ruralityhelps to amplify the voice of hunters and promote a better understanding of the issues related to wildlife management and territories.
Through its actions and positions, the association participates in the necessary dialogue between the various stakeholders in nature and the rural world.