Licence Permitting the Killing of Wild Birds Is 'Not Fit for Purpose' Says RSPB

Licence permitting the killing of wild birds is 'not fit for purpose' says RSPB

Under the current system landowners do not need to apply for a licence to lethally control birds such as crows, jackdaws, and rooks.

‘Not fit for purpose: Scotland’s bird control licensing system is failing wildlife’ says RSPB

NatureScot is currently running one of its periodic public consultations on the use of General Licences for wildlife management. In response, RSPB Scotland has today issued the following statement: NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE: SCOTLAND’S BIRD CONTROL LICENSING SYSTEM IS FAILING WILDLIFE The licencing system allowing people to lethally control wild birds in Scotland is not fit for purpose, according to RSPB Scotland.   Screen grab from RSPB covert foota…