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You can get involved with the World Pheasant Association (WPA) through pheasant.org.uk in four main ways: joining as a member, attending or following its events, keeping up with its news, and buying from its online shop, where purchases support its projects. The site is the official home of the WPA, a UK registered charity (no. 1181022) founded in 1975 and supported by the French ornithologist Jean Delacour. Its stated aim is to promote the conservation of Galliformes worldwide through research, scientific studies, management of backup populations, education in local communities and in-situ projects.
Membership: the most direct route
The homepage lists "Membership" and "Join us" among its main navigation items, alongside "Memberships". If you want to support the association's work on an ongoing basis, membership is the entry point to look for. The site does not publish membership tiers, prices or benefits in the material available here, so check the membership page itself for current options and any costs before deciding.
Events: meetings and the annual census
The "What's New & Events" section is where upcoming activities are announced. Two examples currently listed:
| Event | Date | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Breeding Advisory Group meeting | 6–7 February 2027 | A meeting of the group focused on conservation breeding |
| 2026 Annual Census | Posted 29 September 2026 | An annual census announcement with a "read more" link |
The events section also links to a full events listing ("View all of our events"), which is the place to check for dates, locations and any registration details. The site does not state whether these events are open to non-members or whether booking is required, so confirm on the individual event pages.
News updates
The "What's New & Events" area doubles as the news feed. Recent items include the 2026 Annual Census and the announcement that Keith Chalmers-Watson was awarded an MBE for conservation work (posted 18 June 2026). Following this section is the simplest way to stay informed about projects, honours and census activity without committing to membership.
Supporting projects through the shop
The online store sells Galliformes-inspired products, and the site states that every purchase gives "a little extra love" to its ongoing projects. Items listed include:
- Symposium T-shirts — £13.00
- Pheasants of the World Poster — £1.00 to £15.00
- Christmas Cards — £5.00
- WPA Cap — £10.00
A "View all of our products" link leads to the full range. This is a low-commitment way to contribute if membership or events don't suit you.
Other entry points on the site
The homepage also links to "Conservation Projects & Grants", "Conservation Breeding Programmes", "Tours" (listed with "Nepal BIRD & WILDLIFE TOURS") and an "About us" page. If your interest is in a specific programme rather than general membership, these pages describe where the association's work happens and may point to further ways to participate.
A practical sequence
- Open pheasant.org.uk and read "About us" to confirm the association's aims match your interest.
- Go to the Membership / Join us page to see current options and any fees.
- Check "What's New & Events" for the next meeting or census and follow the "read more" links for details.
- If you'd rather support without joining, browse the shop.
The main gap to watch for: the site excerpt does not give membership prices, event registration rules or shop shipping details, so verify those on the linked pages before acting.