Whether any species licences issued to Forestry and Land Scotland by NatureScot can be transferred to third parties without the prior appro…

Any changes, including transferring the licence or modifying its scope, must be agreed upon in writing with NatureScot.The current years red squirrel licence granted to Forestry and Land Scotland contains a condition (i.e. four) stating that, this licence can only be used by agents if prior permission has been granted by a FLS Decision Maker.The current beaver licence states in condition seven that, the licence holder may permit agents or assistants to work under the terms of this licence.The research licence states in condition two that, this licence only covers work carried out for FLS, by FLS employees and registered volunteers.