Grey partridge

Please click on the respective questions for an answer:

• Why is the grey partridge a Biodiversity Action Plan species?
• Given low numbers of grey partridge, should I continue to shoot them?
• Would more gamekeepers and better predation control produce more wild partridges?
• If grey partridge numbers are low, why arent they legally protected? 
• Surely the way to increase grey partridges is to release more?
• Does stocking with redleg partridges cause the wild grey partridge to decline?
• If I need to count partridges before deciding to shoot, how do I do it?
• Are there any grants for habitat improvement for wild partridges? 
• How can I reduce the risk of guns shooting greys and on driven redleg shoots?

You can obtain more advice about improving grey partridge numbers from our advisory team.