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BASC answers NRW’s call for evidence on wild bird licensing

BASC Wales director thanked everyone who took the time to respond.

BASC answers NRW’s call for evidence on wild bird licensing Read more...

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BASC hails High Court decision as a victory for the countryside

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...

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Scottish General Licences remain unchanged until April 2020

Scottish Natural Heritage applauded for taking time to make general licence changes.

Scottish General Licences remain unchanged until April 2020 Read more...

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Where next for general licences in the UK?

Where do you stand within the general licence saga?

Where next for general licences in the UK? Read more...

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BASC responds to general licence consultation

BASC seek to ensure a fit for purpose and future-proof licensing system.

BASC responds to general licence consultation Read more...

Welsh general licence users need to “use them or lose them”

Attention now focused on ensuring people do not fall foul of changes.

Welsh general licence users need to “use them or lose them” Read more...

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BASC survey highlights importance of general licences in Scotland

The results from the BASC Scottish general licence survey have highlighted the scale of usage and their importance for economic prosperity.

BASC survey highlights importance of general licences in Scotland Read more...

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Have your say on England general licences, BASC urges members

Defra leading review in close partnership with Natural England.

Have your say on England general licences, BASC urges members Read more...

BASC urges members to respond as General Licence consultation launches in Scotland

Scottish Natural Heritage asks for views during 12-week review

BASC urges members to respond as General Licence consultation launches in Scotland Read more...

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Defra’s general licence report shines light on BASC members’ survey

The results from BASC’s members survey have been highlighted in Defra’s final report on their call for evidence on the future use of general licences.

Defra’s general licence report shines light on BASC members’ survey Read more...

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