{"id":236341,"date":"2025-05-11T10:50:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T10:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/animal\/killing-our-countryside-chris-packham-launches-our-new-campaign-to-ban-shooting\/"},"modified":"2025-05-11T10:50:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T10:50:44","slug":"killing-our-countryside-chris-packham-launches-our-new-campaign-to-ban-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=236341","title":{"rendered":"Killing Our Countryside: Chris Packham launches our new campaign to ban shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The cornerstone of <em>Killing our Countryside<\/em> is a detailed report that examines not only the horrific cruelty of so-called \u2018game bird\u2019 shooting, but also the devasting impact it has on our environment.<\/p>\n<p>Every year, around 40-60 million non-native pheasants and partridges are released into the British countryside, trampling native plants and outcompeting wildlife for food. Toxic lead from gunshot pollutes the land and waterways, poisoning animals \u2013 all this devastation for the fleeting entertainment of a few wealthy gunowners.<\/p>\n<p>Our new campaign builds on existing opposition to the shooting industry by bringing together the support of naturalists, animal lovers and those who are passionate about the environment. <strong>We need your help at every stage. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, please <a href=\"https:\/\/action.animalaid.org.uk\/page\/22594\/data\/1\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>order a FREE information pack<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, which contains a copy of the new report, leaflets and a concise briefing sheet.<\/p>\n<p>You can also raise awareness of the plight of pheasants and partridges, by buying one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalaidshop.org.uk\/clothes\/ban-shooting-t-shirt\"><u>beautiful new t-shirts<\/u><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalaidshop.org.uk\/clothes\/ban-shooting-tote-bag\">tote bag<\/a>, <u>featuring artwork by the talented Nick Hayes.<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Make sure you\u2019re following us on social media: so many people are unaware of the shooting industry\u2019s impact on the environment so we need your help to raise awareness.<\/p>\n<p>You can also download a copy of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalaid.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AA_GEI_Report_FINALREV2-LOW-RES-for-web.pdf\">new report<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalaid.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AA_KillingOurCountrysideA5_FINALREV2-LOW-RES-for-web.pdf\">leaflet<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalaid.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AA_KillingOurCountrysideBriefing_v3dp-LOW-RES.pdf\">briefing sheet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/action.animalaid.org.uk\/page\/22594\/data\/1\" class=\"btn\">Click here to order a FREE Info pack<\/a>    <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The cornerstone of Killing our Countryside is a detailed report that examines not only the horrific cruelty of so-called \u2018game bird\u2019 shooting, but also the devasting impact it has on our environment. 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