Research on Potential Impacts of Gamebird Release on Protected Sites
Defra · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch on Potential Impacts of Gamebird Release on Protected Sites
Awarded 20 Mar 2023
Ended 1y 7mo ago2y term
Awarded 20 Mar 2023Expired 28 Mar 2025
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Defra awarded a contract to Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust for research on the potential impacts of gamebird rearing and releasing on habitats and invertebrate species.
The research, part of the Gamebird Research Project, focuses on eutrophication effects, impacts on ground vegetation and tree flora, and changes to invertebrate fauna.
The contractor will organise, manage, and undertake field studies across protected sites in England over two field seasons (2023 and 2024), and will be responsible for all analysis and reporting, overseen by a Steering Group of Natural England specialists.
The contract value is AUD 184,080.
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