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Campaign group Wild Justice argued that the ‘massive and unregulated’ increase in pheasants and red-legged partridges contravened the EU habitats directive.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed there will be a review of the way game birds are released on or near protected areas such as special areas of conservation in England.
The review will not affect this years’ shooting season.
Full article:
→ The Guardian - Defra to review release of game birds after legal threat
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