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Who we are and what we stand for

We are a leading UK charity conducting conservation science to enhance the British countryside for public benefit. For over 90 years we have been researching and developing game and wildlife management techniques. We use our research to provide training and advice on how best to improve the biodiversity of the countryside.

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  • The Solitary Bee Appeal

    The Solitary Bee Appeal

    Without action, the soundtrack of summer, the hum of solitary bees moving from flower to flower could fall silent. With your help, we can bring their buzz back across the countryside.

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  • Avian Influenza Q&A

    Avian Influenza Q&A

    It is incumbent on the shooting community to play its part in helping to reduce the spread and impact of current outbreak of Avian Influenza.

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  • Wildfowl and lead ammunition

    Wildfowl and lead ammunition

    Our new briefing sheet explains the law and the issues around lead ammunition and wildfowl.

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  • Latest science in plain English

    Latest science in plain English

    Read our plain English summaries of our latest published scientific reports, distilling the conservation research into digestible features.

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  • All-Party Parliamentary Group

    All-Party Parliamentary Group

    The All-Party Parliamentary Game and Wildlife Conservation Group invites MPs and members of the House of Lords for discussions aimed at helping them navigate topical rural subjects.

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Avian flu

• Woodcock

• General licences

• Gamebird releasing

Driven grouse shooting

Lead ammunition

• Curlew

Fox snaring

Hen harriers

• Lynx

Neonicotinoids