The decision by Natural Resources Wales to restrict the ability of conservationists and wildlife managers to control magpies, jays and jackdaws is a retrograde blow for conservation.
Welsh conservation efforts set back by NRW red tape Read more...
In a move supported by BASC, Defra has confirmed that it will contest Wild Justice’s latest legal challenge relating to the general licence GL42.
Defra ready to fight Wild Justice in the courts Read more...
Subject to NRW board approval, the proposals would remove magpies, jays and jackdaws from the Welsh general licence for conservation.
Natural Resources Wales proposals place most vulnerable species at risk, says BASC Read more...
DAERA is to revoke existing general licences in Northern Ireland, replacing with interim licences prior to launching a public consultation.
Northern Ireland to consult on general licences Read more...
BASC has met with Edwin Poots, DAERA Minister, to raise members’ concerns over the future of general licences in Northern Ireland.
BASC meets with NI Agriculture Minister on general licences Read more...
The Government has announced an interim licensing scheme for gamebird release on and within 500 metres of European Protected Sites.
Interim gamebird release licensing scheme announced Read more...
BASC Wales director thanked everyone who took the time to respond.
BASC answers NRW’s call for evidence on wild bird licensing Read more...
Significant win in the courts as judge rejects Wild Justice’s claim on general licences.
BASC hails High Court decision as a victory for the countryside Read more...
Scottish Natural Heritage applauded for taking time to make general licence changes.
Scottish General Licences remain unchanged until April 2020 Read more...
Where do you stand within the general licence saga?
Where next for general licences in the UK? Read more...
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