Written Question · S3W-33201 · Session 3
What action has been taken to ensure that the repeated large-scale release of pheasants and red-legged partridges into the countryside pose…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action has been taken to ensure that the repeated large-scale release of pheasants and red-legged partridges into the countryside poses no harm to local flora and fauna and what consultations have taken place with the European Commission regarding these practices, as required by Article 11 of the 2009 EU Directive on the conservation of wild birds.
The answer
The Scottish Government will consider any evidence of significant damage to flora and fauna resulting from releases of pheasants or red-legged partridges. Scottish Natural Heritage is responsible for monitoring the condition of designated sites which protect many of Scotland''s most important flora and fauna, including identifying any activities which appeared to be having a negative impact on the condition of such sites.
Article 11 of the EU Directive on Conservation of Wild Birds (79/409/EEC) is concerned with the introduction of any species of bird which do not occur naturally in the wild state in the European territory of the member states and does not therefore apply to pheasants and red-legged partridges.
Article 11 of the EU Directive on Conservation of Wild Birds (79/409/EEC) is concerned with the introduction of any species of bird which do not occur naturally in the wild state in the European territory of the member states and does not therefore apply to pheasants and red-legged partridges.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-33201 by reference.