Statutory guidance

Gamebirds: licence to release common pheasants or red-legged partridges on specified special protection areas or within 500m of their boundary (GL45) 

As a landowner, occupier or authorised person, use this general licence to release common pheasants or red-legged partridges on specified special protection areas or within their 500-metre buffer zones.  

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 22 March 2024

Applies to England

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GL45: licence to release common pheasants or red-legged partridges on specified special protection areas or within 500m of their boundary

Ref: WML-GL45

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This general licence allows you to release common pheasants or red-legged partridges on specified special protection areas (SPAs) or within their 500-metre buffer zones. 

You do not need to apply or register to use this licence, but you must meet its conditions. 

Read the guidance on licences to release gamebirds to check which licence you need for your release.

If you need help, email glenquiries@defra.gov.uk

Published 22 March 2024