UKWAS Game Release Pen Requirements to be Revised

At its recent meeting (11^th November), the UKWAS steering group considered and approved the recommendation of its revision working group that requirement 4.10.1 on game release pens should be revised.

This requirement had troubled a number of woodland owners and managers especially those in lowland areas and on traditional estates. The UKWAS revision group was reconvened to address users’ concerns and consider amendment of the requirement. External experts participated in the discussions.

A draft revision text will be published shortly for public consultation.

The revision will be conducted in accordance with the UKWAS standard-setting process version 3.1. A revision timetable will be made available shortly.