Wildlife

UK Grey Partridge Conservation and Farmland Recovery

Conservation of the grey partridge through traditional farming practices and targeted management interventions.

Key Facts

Grey partridge populations have declined by over 90% since the 1950s
Wild chick survival depends on abundant invertebrate food in June and July
Beetle banks and conservation headlands provide habitat for partridges and their prey
The Grey Partridge Trust runs research and advisory programmes for farmers
Supplementary feeding in winter supports adult survival during cold spells

Welfare Considerations

Grey partridges are sensitive to pesticide effects on invertebrate populations and habitat loss, with individual survival closely linked to farming management choices.

What You Can Do

Support the Grey Partridge Trust and Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust
Advocate for insecticide restrictions that protect farmland bird food chains
Visit farms using traditional management for grey partridge conservation