Shooting UK

Shooting UK is your complete shooting resource. From gun reviews to shotgun licence and firearms certificate information, to clay pigeon shooting, game shooting, shooting lessons and gundog training.

Impact of grouse on Scottish industry survey

By Selena Masson

Sunday, 13 December 2009

Figures about the impact of grouse shooting on a Scotlands' rural economy are being updated with a new survey.

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust and the University of Strathclyde are currently undertaking a new survey to investigate the economic impact of grouse moor management on Scotland’s rural economy. Previous figures revealed that grouse moor management contributed £17million to the Scottish economy and sustained around 1,000 full-time jobs.

The GWCT’s Dr Adam Smith said: “As the last survey was carried out in 2000, it is essential to update previous figures in order to inform Scottish Government policy accurately in 2010. We believe investment in grouse management in Scotland has increased substantially since these figures were compiled and it is therefore important to quantify the value of private investment in heather hills.”

To take part in the survey, contact Dr Adam Smith, tel 01828 650779.

What is YOUR opinion?

Join other ST readers in our forums to discuss your views.



Like this article? Mark this page on a social bookmarking website...



What are social bookmarking sites?



CompNext
Wildfowler charged after two men accidentally shot

Wildfowler charged after two men accidentally shot

A wildfowler has been charged with recklessly disc...


Guns

Kahles Scopes

They have superb optics and stick to zero like glue, so why hasn’... Read more


More in Guns...


Sporting Answers

A poacher's 12-bore

Q) Can you provide any background on my late father’s Midland Gun... Read more


More in Sporting Answers...


Comments

Shooting Times Magazine

What's in this issue?

Don't miss this week's issue (on sale Wednesday 16th May). FREE PRIZE DRAW: Win a Browning T-bolt.22 and Winchester ammo. Graham Downing gives his tips on where to find the best foreign sport! For all this and a whole lot more buy your copy today!

Subscribe to magazine


Subscribe to Shooting Times

Shooting Gazette Magazine

Save up to 31% on a subscription to Shooting Times & Country Magazine, subscribe today and perfect gift this Christmas.


Bowman trap

Don't miss your chance to win this fantastic Supermatch One

Enter competition