Written Question · S1W-17696 · Session 1
Whether it will promote the publication of information regarding control of pests including birds and whether such information will be plac…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will promote the publication of information regarding control of pests including birds and whether such information will be placed in the public domain to enable those involved in land management to assess in what circumstances applications are likely to be granted in respect of particular species.
The answer
Control of pests under the Pests Act 1954 does not require a licence. Under The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which provides for the protection of all wild birds, four general licences are in force in Scotland which permit authorised persons to kill a range of birds referred to as pest species by certain means in certain circumstances. Individual licence applications in respect of these species are not required, but they are required under that Act for birds not covered by the four general licences.We intend to produce a range of pest control information leaflets which will be freely available.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-17696 by reference.