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The World Pheasant Association (WPA) is a UK registered charity, number 1181022, focused on the conservation of Galliformes — pheasants, partridges, quails and their allies — and the habitats they depend on. It was founded in 1975 and was supported by the French ornithologist Jean Delacour. The site at pheasant.org.uk is the organisation's main public presence: it explains the charity's aims, reports news and events, and provides routes to join, volunteer for tours, or buy merchandise that funds its work.
What the organisation does
The WPA describes its aims as promoting Galliformes conservation worldwide through:
- Research and scientific studies — building the evidence base for conserving threatened species and their habitats.
- Conservation breeding programmes — managing "backup populations" of birds, with a dedicated Conservation Breeding Advisory Group.
- Education in local communities — working with people who live alongside these birds.
- In-situ projects — conservation work in the species' natural habitats, supported by conservation projects and grants.
The unifying goal stated on the site is "safeguarding Galliformes worldwide."
What you can find on the website
The homepage is organised around a few practical areas:
| Area | What it offers |
|---|---|
| About us | The charity's history, aims and approach |
| What's New & Events | News posts and a dated events calendar, including the Conservation Breeding Advisory Group meeting listed for 6–7 February 2027 |
| Conservation Projects & Grants | Information on the charity's project and grant work |
| Conservation Breeding Programmes | Details of breeding and backup population efforts |
| Membership | How to join as a member |
| Tours | Bird and wildlife tours, including a Nepal listing |
| Shop | Online store with items such as a "Pheasants of the World" poster (£1–£15), symposium T-shirts (£13), Christmas cards (£5) and a WPA cap (£10) |
The site also carries news items such as the 2026 Annual Census and the announcement that Keith Chalmers-Watson was awarded an MBE for conservation work.
Who it is for
The site is aimed at people interested in the conservation of gamebirds and their habitats: birdwatchers and ornithologists, aviculturists involved in breeding programmes, potential members and donors, and anyone considering a conservation-focused wildlife tour. If you want to support the work directly, membership and the shop are the two obvious entry points; the shop page notes that purchases contribute to the charity's ongoing projects.
Practical points to check before acting
- Membership and tours are described on their own pages; the homepage does not state fees or booking conditions, so check those pages directly for current details.
- Events carry specific dates — the Conservation Breeding Advisory Group meeting is listed for February 2027 — so confirm timing and any attendance requirements on the events page rather than relying on the homepage summary.
- Shop prices are shown in pounds sterling and include a price range for the poster; shipping and delivery terms are not given on the homepage and would need to be checked at checkout.
For a quick orientation, start with the "About us" page for the charity's remit, then use "What's New & Events" to see current activity and the membership page if you want to get involved.