Perdix perdix - incentives matter
Grey Partridge Perdix perdix or English Partridge is on the Red List of the Conservation Status. and there is an active Biodiversity plan with targets and objectives.
No 1 son has a shiny new Shotgun Certificate and has been out today doing his bit to help the wild population....

Giving them an economic value by shooting them gives farmers the incentive to maintain their habitat..
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Ah, that looks like a couple of tasty roasts, a game soup and a game pie to me.
Damn I miss my grandparents' farm.
Posted by: Angry Steve | January 4, 2008 3:17 PM
This may be of interest.
Posted by: Bishop Hill | March 4, 2008 9:04 PM