The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (G&WCT) has now issued guidelines on how to foster grey partridges in suitable areas.
The Field
CPSA develops GSCE qualification in claypigeon shooting
The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA) has developed a GCSE in clay-target shooting.
Danger signals
Deadly, alien crayfish are killing our endangered native species. We must act now to nip the problem in the bud, says Mike Daunt.
Honeybees in decline
The honeybee population has experienced a sharp decline this year. This is due, in a large part, to the wet summer of 2007 and spring of 2008 and will not…
The oyster is their world
Rock off down to the Whitstable Oyster Festival and be seduced by the produce of Kent's pearl. Katie Dashwood's desire to find out more is aroused.
Farm shops are fastest growing retail sector
Recent research shows that farm shops are the fastest-growing retail sector.
Wade in to save Britain’s birds
Britain's wading birds are at risk because of the refusal of some conservation bodies to carry out effective predator control, says the Countryside Alliance (CA).
Pigeon shooting: a master class
There are few exceptional pigeon shots around. Elizabeth Walton spends a day with the best of them.
Farming mint
Sir Michael Colman is as keen as mustard to keep his farm in mint condition and produce single-estate peppermint oil and tea.
Where to see ancient trees
Thanks to lack of revolution and invasion, Britain has more ancient trees than any other country in northern Europe. Why not visit them?