Natural England - Policy and legislation

Policy and legislation

Policy statements and legislation relevant to wildlife management and licensing.

Policy

Policy Statements (Defra)

Defra Wildlife Management Policy: (16kb)

Natural England Enforcement pages - Compliance and enforcement position: (96kb)

Position statements:

Published papers outlining our position:

Legal regulation of non-native species in England: (203kb) (British Ornithologists Union paper)
Wildlife conflict resolution: a review of problems, solutions and regulation in England (Wildlife Research abstract)
Assessment and mitigation processes for disease risks associated with wildlife management and conservation interventions. (Veterinary record paper)

Legislation

Legal authority to issue licences

Legislation - relating to wildlife management and licensing in England

Standard Operating Procedures for wildlife licensing (not yet available)

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