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Podcast: In search of the Christmas partridge with author Patrick Galbraith

We talk about farmland birds, shooting and conservation in the Sussex countryside with author Patrick Galbraith in episode 13, season 14 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast

Why has a licence been granted to allow up to 10 buzzards to be killed?

Conservationists have reacted angrily to Natural England's granting of a licence to allow a landowner in Northumberland to kill buzzards in order to protect his young pheasants. We spoke to Natural England to find out more about why it took this controversial decision

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Up to 100,000 wildfowl poisoned each year by lead shot says report

Conservation bodies call for a ban on lead shot after report highlights environmental and human health concerns.

What role does shooting play in wildlife conservation?

The Purdey Awards for game and conservation recognises projects in the world of shoot management and conservation within the UK whose efforts have achieved outstanding results in improving game bird habitats and the biodiversity of their land.

BRIXHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Fishing boats moored in Brixham harbour on March 2, 2016 in Devon, England. The UK's fishing industry is likely to be radically affected by the outcome of the EU referendum that the UK electorate will vote on June 23. Currently under the EU's Common Fisheries Policies (CFP), quotas are imposed on UK fishermen and it also grants equal access to other European fishing fleets to the UK 200-mile exclusive economic zone around the UK coastline whilst preserving a 12-mile zone for exclusive UK boats. However if the UK votes to leave the UK would regain full control over its 200-mile fishing zone, although bilateral agreement with other fishing nations could require granting access on a quid pro quo basis and there is uncertainty about the potential loss of export markets. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Shooting industry booming, fishing in difficulty

Shooting is an industry "experiencing growth in all levels", according to a newly-published survey. UK fishing, on the other hand, has seen a decline in popularity recently, with many being tempted to fish overseas.