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Mink control guidance
Mink have had a devastating impact on our native fauna through predation on vulnerable species of birds, fish and mammals such as the water vole.
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Grey squirrel control with live capture traps
The most effective way of conserving red squirrels is by reducing the number of greys,, which also take birds’ eggs and damage bird and pheasant feeders.
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Woodpigeon code of practice
Woodpigeon are a major pest in the UK and it is legal to shoot them in accordance with the terms and conditions of general licences.