United Utilities to end grouse shooting in huge blow for the shooting industry As reported by Alex Thomson of Channel 4, "United Utilities, the largest corporate landowner in England, is pulling grouse shooting on its moorland by way of not renewing its leases when they come to an end. Its grouse shooting leases cover many high profile moorland landscapes, including the Forest of Bowland AONB, the Goyt Valley, Longdendale Valley, and the West Pennines. With this in mind, this is a major shift in direction which opens up these spaces for natural recovery. United Utilities told Channel 4 News “We made the decision some time ago not to issue or renew any leases on a long term basis …where we own the sporting rights…to ensure the best possible outcomes for water quality…”
BREAKING: United Utilities to end grouse shooting
BREAKING: United Utilities to end grouse…
BREAKING: United Utilities to end grouse shooting
United Utilities to end grouse shooting in huge blow for the shooting industry As reported by Alex Thomson of Channel 4, "United Utilities, the largest corporate landowner in England, is pulling grouse shooting on its moorland by way of not renewing its leases when they come to an end. Its grouse shooting leases cover many high profile moorland landscapes, including the Forest of Bowland AONB, the Goyt Valley, Longdendale Valley, and the West Pennines. With this in mind, this is a major shift in direction which opens up these spaces for natural recovery. United Utilities told Channel 4 News “We made the decision some time ago not to issue or renew any leases on a long term basis …where we own the sporting rights…to ensure the best possible outcomes for water quality…”