It is a widely—and vocally—held belief that the sole purpose of the Acclimatisation Society is to" patrol shooting and fishing regulations. In fact, ranging plays a relatively small part in the work of the society. Its task is to preserve and manage introduced games species to provide the best possible sport for fishermen and shooters. Much of this work involves salvagesaving fish from drought-stricken watercourses, helping salmon navigate weirs, nursing injured ducks back to health. Habitat improvement is another branch of the society’s work—clearing weeds and gorse, planting trees and improving steams.

Press, 10 April 1980, Page 16

It is a widely—and vocally—held belief that the sole purpose of the Acclimatisation Society is to" patrol shooting and fishing regulations. In fact, ranging plays a relatively small part in the work of the society. Its task is to preserve and manage introduced games species to provide the best possible sport for fishermen and shooters. Much of this work involves salvagesaving fish from drought-stricken watercourses, helping salmon navigate weirs, nursing injured ducks back to health. Habitat improvement is another branch of the society’s work—clearing weeds and gorse, planting trees and improving steams.