Grey partridge advice
Shoots managing for grey partridge can provide amazing benefits for a wide range of species. Getting their breeding habitat right is a key step on the way.
Individual licences for wildlife management
General licences grant permission to control some pest bird species. These are issued by each devolved nation.Â
Where a species or situation is not covered by a relevant general licence, an individual or specific (Wales) licence can be applied for from the relevant statutory agency to control those species not on the general licences. These licences are granted on a case-by-case basis.Â
In England you can also register to use a class licence for activities that need specific skill or experience to avoid risk to the conservation or welfare of a protected species.
For any individual licence, you are advised to apply in plenty of time as they can take some time to be processed, depending on the agency and type of application.
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Hedgerows and field margins
Hedgerows can be ancient, remnants of forest left after the first farmers cleared areas for  cropping, or they can have developed or been planted at any point since then. They can vary hugely but if managed correctly they can have enormous value for game and wildlife. Key management points Hedgerows vary greatly depending on local
Grey partridge
Grey partridge are small, rotund gamebirds with short wings and short, reddish-brown tails. Populations have declined massively and they are only found in good numbers where land is managed specifically for them.