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Council writes to Guy Ritchie's estate over bird flu rules

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 13:20 · Archive

Wiltshire Council has written to Guy Ritchie's Ashcombe Estate over bird flu regulations following an investigation.

Wiltshire Council has written to Guy Ritchie's Ashcombe Estate over avian influenza regulations following an investigation by the Green Britain Foundation. The 1,100-acre estate on the Wiltshire-Dorset border, which Ritchie purchased for £9 million in 2001, operates as a commercial shoot where parties pay thousands a day to participate.

The Green Britain Foundation, run by Dale Vince, planted hidden cameras on the estate and reviewed the actions of its gamekeepers. The investigation found the estate was 'ignoring' bird flu rules introduced in November. Following the findings, Wiltshire Council wrote to Ashcombe Estates in March with government guidance on avian influenza requirements and gamebird welfare.

Councillor Ian Thorn, leader of Wiltshire Council, said the letter was sent 'to help support good standards of animal care and reduce the risk of disease spread'. The guidance directed the estate to relevant government advice relating to avian influenza requirements, gamebird welfare and animal care responsibilities.

Council writes to Guy Ritchie's estate over bird flu rules
Image: Dorset Echo

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In this story: Guy Ritchie · Ashcombe Estate · Wiltshire Council · Green Britain Foundation · Dale Vince

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