Quote Originally Posted by molehill View Post
Don't think government (and many others) agree with your sentiments, quote from DEFRA this week:

“The government recognises the benefits that grouse shooting, and shooting more widely, bring to individuals, the environment and the rural economy. It is for these reasons that the government believes shooting and other country pursuits such as hunting and fishing should be protected.”
If it's grouse moors, sheep farming or forestry, grouse moors do quite well for wildlife (except for raptors of course).