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EnglishWhat the World Pheasant Association Does to Safeguard Galliformes Worldwide
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The World Pheasant Association (WPA), at pheasant.org.uk, is a UK-registered charity (no. 1181022) founded in 1975 and supported by the French ornithologist Jean Delacour. Its stated purpose is to promote the conservation of Galliformes — pheasants, partridges, quails, grouse, turkeys and related birds — and the habitats they depend on, through research, scientific studies, management of backup populations, education in local communities, and in-situ projects. It is the organisation to look at if you want to understand, support or get involved in galliform conservation rather than general birdwatching.
What the WPA actually works on
The site summarises its remit under a few connected strands:
- Conservation projects and grants — direct support for field conservation work.
- Conservation breeding programmes — maintaining "backup populations" of threatened species, coordinated through a dedicated Conservation Breeding Advisory Group.
- Research and scientific studies — the association describes research and scientific study as one of its core aims.
- Education in local communities — community-level education tied to conservation aims.
- In-situ projects — work in the species' natural habitats, as distinct from captive breeding.
The unifying idea is "safeguarding Galliformes worldwide": the WPA frames captive backup populations and field projects as complementary, not alternatives.
How to tell whether it matches your interest
| If you want to… | The WPA is relevant because… |
|---|---|
| Follow conservation news and events for gamebirds | It publishes "What's New & Events", including a Conservation Breeding Advisory Group meeting listed for 6–7 February 2027 and a 2026 Annual Census notice |
| Support conservation financially | It runs an online shop (e.g. a Pheasants of the World poster at £1.00–£15.00, T-shirts £13.00, cap £10.00, Christmas cards £5.00) and states that purchases support its projects |
| Join a membership organisation | Membership and "Join us" options are listed on the site |
| Take part in organised bird and wildlife tours | A "Nepal BIRD & WILDLIFE TOURS" section appears in the site navigation |
Prices above are as shown on the site; check the shop for current listings before ordering.
Practical next steps
- Read the "About us" page to confirm the aims match what you need — the homepage gives only a summary.
- Check "What's New & Events" for dated items (the 2026 Annual Census and the February 2027 advisory group meeting are the current examples) if you want to participate rather than just read.
- Use the shop or membership pages if your goal is support; the site explicitly links purchases to project funding.
- Note the charity details (UK registered charity no. 1181022, founded 1975) if you need to verify the organisation for a donation, grant or partnership.
The main thing to keep in mind: the WPA is a conservation charity with a research and breeding-support focus, so its material is aimed at people interested in galliform conservation and its projects — not at general wildlife content.