General Licences Archives - Page 3 of 8

BASC takes action to intervene in Welsh pest control challenge

BASC has been given no choice but to seek to involve itself in court proceedings.

BASC appreciates the positive engagement of Defra and Natural England to help deliver a workable licence.

“Wholly inappropriate” of Wild Justice when the people of Wales are “panicking about their lives and livelihoods”.

BASC’s head of biodiversity Ian Danby outlines the history of general licences and what BASC is doing to combat current issues.

Natural Resources Wales’ commitment provides users with the confidence that they are undertaking essential pest control legally.

Extension allows the countryside to operate as normal at a crucial time of year.

Association highlights contact with government and pledges to be part of any legal challenge.

New licences will come into force on 1 April 2020 and follow on from an SNH consultation and review.

With the start of the breeding season for a wide range of vulnerable birds approaching, the general licences are of vital importance.