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	The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 provides protection for animal and plant species that are rare in Great Britain. However, Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary disturb or remove wildlife:		The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 provides protection for animal and plant species that are rare in Great Britain. However, Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary disturb or remove wildlife:
−	*To prevent damage to agriculture, livestock, fisheries, property or archaeology.	+
−	*To protect the health and safety of the general public.	+	* To prevent damage to agriculture, livestock, fisheries, property or archaeology.
−	*To carry out maintenance and land development.	+	* To protect the health and safety of the general public.
−	*For science, education and conservation purposes.	+	* To carry out maintenance and land development.
−	*To prevent disease amongst species.	+	* For science, education and conservation purposes.
−	*To keep or release non-native species.	+	* To prevent disease amongst species.
−	*To sell, own, exhibit or transport protected species.	+	* To keep or release non-native species.
		+	* To sell, own, exhibit or transport protected species.

	A licence may be required to disturb certain habitats or remove wildlife from their natural environments. Failure to obtain a suitable licence can result in a fine of up to £5,000 and 6 months in prison.		A licence may be required to disturb certain habitats or remove wildlife from their natural environments. Failure to obtain a suitable licence can result in a fine of up to £5,000 and 6 months in prison.

	There are 3 main types of licence:		There are 3 main types of licence:
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/general-licences-for-wildlife-management General licences], for activities that need a specific skill or experience to avoid risk to the conservation or welfare of a protected species. General licences do not need to be applied for, but it is necessary to be eligible to use them under the conditions of the specific licence.	+
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/class-licences-for-wildlife-management Class licences], for activities that have a lower risk to conservation or the welfare of a protected species. It is necessary to register with Natural England and to be eligible to use the licence.	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/general-licences-for-wildlife-management General licences], for activities that need a specific skill or experience to avoid risk to the conservation or welfare of a protected species. General licences do not need to be applied for, but it is necessary to be eligible to use them under the conditions of the specific licence.
−	*Individual licences which must be applied for. Applicants may need to provide references and proof of qualification. Individual licences tend to take around 30 working days to obtain. Normally licences last for one year and can be renewed by applying to Natural England.	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/class-licences-for-wildlife-management Class licences], for activities that have a lower risk to conservation or the welfare of a protected species. It is necessary to register with Natural England and to be eligible to use the licence.
		+	* Individual licences which must be applied for. Applicants may need to provide references and proof of qualification. Individual licences tend to take around 30 working days to obtain. Normally licences last for one year and can be renewed by applying to Natural England.

	In addition, licences may be necessary to:		In addition, licences may be necessary to:
−	*Keep or release non-native species.	+
−	*Release a non-native species.	+	* Keep or release non-native species.
−	*Keep mink, grey squirrel and coypu.	+	* Release a non-native species.
−	*Keep non-native bumblebees.	+	* Keep mink, grey squirrel and coypu.
		+	* Keep non-native bumblebees.

	European protected species (EPS) receive protection under the Conservation of Species and Habitat Regulations 2010. This means it is an offence to:		European protected species (EPS) receive protection under the Conservation of Species and Habitat Regulations 2010. This means it is an offence to:
−	*Deliberately capture, injure or kill any European protected species.	+
−	*Deliberately disturb them.	+	* Deliberately capture, injure or kill any European protected species.
−	*Damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place.	+	* Deliberately disturb them.
		+	* Damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place.

	A [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-protected-species-apply-for-a-mitigation-licence mitigation licence] may be required for work that impacts on European protected species. Mitigation licence applications must pass 3 tests:		A [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-protected-species-apply-for-a-mitigation-licence mitigation licence] may be required for work that impacts on European protected species. Mitigation licence applications must pass 3 tests:
−	*The activity must be for a certain purpose (for example, for scientific research or in the public interest).
−	*There must be no satisfactory alternative that will cause less harm to the species.
−	*The activity must not harm the long-term conservation status of the species, and so it may be necessary to create new habitats to offset any damage.

−	= ~~Find out more~~ =	+	* The activity must be for a certain purpose (for example, for scientific research or in the public interest).
		+	* There must be no satisfactory alternative that will cause less harm to the species.
		+	* The activity must not harm the long-term conservation status of the species, and so it may be necessary to create new habitats to offset any damage.
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	~~=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===~~	+	* Bats.
−	*Bats.	+	* Biodiversity offsetting.
−	*Biodiversity offsetting.	+	* Ecological Impact Assessment EcIA
−	*Ecological Impact Assessment EcIA	+	* Ecological survey.
−	*Ecological survey.	+	* Ecologist.
−	*Ecologist.	+	* Eco-Management and Audit Scheme.
−	*Eco-Management and Audit Scheme.	+	* Environmental impact assessment.
−	*Environmental impact assessment.	+	* Great crested newt.
−	*Environmental plan.	+	* Japanese knotweed.
−	*Environmental policy.	+	* Natural England.
−	*Great crested newt.	+	* Preliminary ecological appraisal.
−	*Japanese knotweed.	+	* Protected species.
−	*National nature reserves.	+	* Translocation.
−	*Natural England.	+	* Tree preservation order.
−	*Preliminary ecological appraisal.	+	* Wildlife and Countryside Act.
−	*Protected species.	+
−	*~~Sustainability~~.	+
−	*Tree preservation order.	+
−	*Wildlife and Countryside Act.	+

−	[[Category:Other_legislation]]	+	[[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Sustainability]]
−	[[Category:Sustainability]]	+

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	*Sustainability.		*Sustainability.
	*Tree preservation order.		*Tree preservation order.
		+	*Wildlife and Countryside Act.

	[[Category:Other_legislation]]		[[Category:Other_legislation]]
	[[Category:Sustainability]]		[[Category:Sustainability]]

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
		+	*Bats.
	*Biodiversity offsetting.		*Biodiversity offsetting.
	*Ecological Impact Assessment EcIA		*Ecological Impact Assessment EcIA

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	*Environmental plan.		*Environmental plan.
	*Environmental policy.		*Environmental policy.
		+	*Great crested newt.
	*Japanese knotweed.		*Japanese knotweed.
	*National nature reserves.		*National nature reserves.

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The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 provides protection for other animal and plant species that are rare in Great Britain. However, Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary disturb or remove wildlife:
*To prevent damage to agriculture, livestock, fisheries, property or archaeology.
*To protect the health and safety of the general public.
*To carry out maintenance and land development.
*For science, education and conservation purposes.
*To prevent disease amongst species.
*To keep or release non-native species.
*To sell, own, exhibit or transport protected species.

A licence may be required to disturb certain habitats or remove wildlife from their natural environments. Failure to obtain a suitable licence can result in a fine of up to £5,000 and 6 months in prison.

Generally there are 3 types of basic licence:
*[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/general-licences-for-wildlife-management General licences], for activities that need a specific skill or experience to avoid risk to the conservation or welfare of a protected species. General licences do not need to be applied for, but for which it is necessary to be eligible to use them under the conditions of the specific licence.
*[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/class-licences-for-wildlife-management Class licences], for activities that have a lower risk to conservation or the welfare of a protected species. It is necessary to register with Natural England and to be eligible to use the licence.
*Individual licences which must be applied for. Applicants may need to provide references and proof of qualification. Individual licences tend to take around 30 working days. Normally licences last for one year and can be renewed by applying to Natural England for an extension.

In addition, licences are necessary to:
*Keep or release non-native species.
*Release a non-native species.
*Keep mink, grey squirrel and coypu.
*Keep non-native bumblebees.

In addition, European protected species (EPS) receive protection under the Conservation of Species and Habitat Regulations 2010. This means it is an offence to:
*Deliberately capture, injure or kill any European protected species.
*Deliberately disturb them.
*Damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place.

A [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-protected-species-apply-for-a-mitigation-licence mitigation licence] is required for work that impacts on European protected species that would otherwise be illegal. Mitigation licence applications must pass 3 tests:
*The activity must be for a certain purpose (for example, for scientific research or in the public interest).
*There must be no satisfactory alternative that will cause less harm to the species.
*The activity must not harm the long-term conservation status of the species, and so it may be necessary to create new habitats to offset any damage.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
*Biodiversity offsetting.
*Ecological Impact Assessment EcIA
*Ecological survey.
*Ecologist.
*Eco-Management and Audit Scheme.
*Environmental impact assessment.
*Environmental plan.
*Environmental policy.
*Japanese knotweed.
*National nature reserves.
*Natural England.
*Preliminary ecological appraisal.
*Protected species.
*Sustainability.
*Tree preservation order.

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[[Category:Sustainability]]

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−	The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 provides protection for ~~other~~ animal and plant species that are rare in Great Britain. However, Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary disturb or remove wildlife:	+	The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 provides protection for animal and plant species that are rare in Great Britain. However, Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary disturb or remove wildlife:
	*To prevent damage to agriculture, livestock, fisheries, property or archaeology.		*To prevent damage to agriculture, livestock, fisheries, property or archaeology.
	*To protect the health and safety of the general public.		*To protect the health and safety of the general public.
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	A licence may be required to disturb certain habitats or remove wildlife from their natural environments. Failure to obtain a suitable licence can result in a fine of up to £5,000 and 6 months in prison.		A licence may be required to disturb certain habitats or remove wildlife from their natural environments. Failure to obtain a suitable licence can result in a fine of up to £5,000 and 6 months in prison.

−	~~Generally there~~ are 3 types of ~~basic~~ licence:	+	There are 3 main types of licence:
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/general-licences-for-wildlife-management General licences], for activities that need a specific skill or experience to avoid risk to the conservation or welfare of a protected species. General licences do not need to be applied for, but ~~for which~~ it is necessary to be eligible to use them under the conditions of the specific licence.	+	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/general-licences-for-wildlife-management General licences], for activities that need a specific skill or experience to avoid risk to the conservation or welfare of a protected species. General licences do not need to be applied for, but it is necessary to be eligible to use them under the conditions of the specific licence.
	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/class-licences-for-wildlife-management Class licences], for activities that have a lower risk to conservation or the welfare of a protected species. It is necessary to register with Natural England and to be eligible to use the licence.		*[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/class-licences-for-wildlife-management Class licences], for activities that have a lower risk to conservation or the welfare of a protected species. It is necessary to register with Natural England and to be eligible to use the licence.
−	*Individual licences which must be applied for. Applicants may need to provide references and proof of qualification. Individual licences tend to take around 30 working days. Normally licences last for one year and can be renewed by applying to Natural England ~~for an extension~~.	+	*Individual licences which must be applied for. Applicants may need to provide references and proof of qualification. Individual licences tend to take around 30 working days to obtain. Normally licences last for one year and can be renewed by applying to Natural England.

−	In addition, licences ~~are~~ necessary to:	+	In addition, licences may be necessary to:
	*Keep or release non-native species.		*Keep or release non-native species.
	*Release a non-native species.		*Release a non-native species.
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	*Keep non-native bumblebees.		*Keep non-native bumblebees.

−	~~In addition,~~ European protected species (EPS) receive protection under the Conservation of Species and Habitat Regulations 2010. This means it is an offence to:	+	European protected species (EPS) receive protection under the Conservation of Species and Habitat Regulations 2010. This means it is an offence to:
	*Deliberately capture, injure or kill any European protected species.		*Deliberately capture, injure or kill any European protected species.
	*Deliberately disturb them.		*Deliberately disturb them.
	*Damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place.		*Damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place.

−	A [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-protected-species-apply-for-a-mitigation-licence mitigation licence] is required for work that impacts on European protected species ~~that would otherwise be illegal~~. Mitigation licence applications must pass 3 tests:	+	A [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-protected-species-apply-for-a-mitigation-licence mitigation licence] may be required for work that impacts on European protected species. Mitigation licence applications must pass 3 tests:
	*The activity must be for a certain purpose (for example, for scientific research or in the public interest).		*The activity must be for a certain purpose (for example, for scientific research or in the public interest).
	*There must be no satisfactory alternative that will cause less harm to the species.		*There must be no satisfactory alternative that will cause less harm to the species.