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BASC is advising members that Northern Ireland’s Department of Environment, Agriculture and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has made significant changes to a new set of interim General Licences.
The licences introduced on 1 January 2023 will run through to the end of February 2023. The licences have been updated following a consultation and are only running for a couple of months as stakeholder engagement continues.
The main changes are as follows:
There are additional conditions which must be observed prior to use on protected sites. Advisory material has also been added to the general licences.
Tommy Mayne, BASC Northern Ireland director, said: “First and foremost members need to make themselves aware of the changes prior to using them. During this interim period BASC will continue to engage with DAERA to ensure there is evidence to back up these changes and that the licences are easily understood and workable.
“The failure to permit the use of the General Licences on a Sunday is a missed opportunity by DAERA to assist farmers, gamekeepers and conservationists in maximising the benefits of the General Licences. BASC will continue to push for this change.
“BASC is advising members to contact DAERA and apply for an individual species-specific licence if the interim changes impact their work and livelihood. These next two months are essential for DAERA to get these licences right and working for Northern Ireland.”
The new set of interim General Licences for Northern Ireland can be found on the DAERA website here.
BASC continues to monitor the developing situation with avian influenza, providing the latest advice and guidance to members via our AI hub.
Ian Bell has reassured members that the hard work is continuing in a bid to bring more clarity to the current general licence situation.
BASC is appealing for new members to its Northern Ireland Advisory Committee, which advises BASC staff and Council on all matters pertaining to shooting and conservation in Northern Ireland.
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