More than 95% of gamekeepers, deer managers and stalkers say Gov does not support rural communities

In its latest policy document, 'Left Behind: How Policy is Pushing Rural Workers Off the Land', the National Gamekeepers' Organisation said the outlook for those working in game and wildlife management was 'rapidly deteriorating'

Chris Brayford
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The National Gamekeepers' Association said it was worried Defra's recent Land Use Framework could make it harder to release gamebirds under new licensing requirements.
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The National Gamekeepers' Association said it was worried Defra's recent Land Use Framework could make it harder to release gamebirds under new licensing requirements.

Government ministers have been urged to do more to support rural land workers after more than 95% of gamekeepers, deer managers and stalkers across England and Wales said they believed Labour did not support...

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