The Common Pheasant and Red-legged Partridge releases European sites and 500m buffer zones dataset is published only to support gamebird licensing from 31 May 2021 onwards.  This dataset is static (not planned to be updated).From 31st May 2021, the release of common pheasants or red-legged partridges into the wild is not allowed on European sites or within 500m of their boundaries (known as the buffer zones) except under a license.For more information and guidance including when you need to apply for a licence see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wildlife-licences.Full metadata can be viewed on data.gov.uk.