Do not light fires or BBQs in the countryside

Wildfire risk. Check safety advice.

Adder, grass snake, slow worm and common lizard

Check if need to apply

Check if you need to apply for a wildlife licence

Apply for a survey and conservation licence

You will need a licence if you plan to carry out any kind of survey, research or conservation work. This includes:

  • carry out any kind of research or surveying work
  • disturb or handle a protected species
  • damage or obstruct access to a breeding or resting place

Apply for a survey and conservation licence

Apply to possess, transport, sell or exchange live or dead species

If you need a licence to possess, transport, sell or exchange a protect species, you will need to complete one of these application forms.

Apply to possess a protected species

Apply to sell or exchange a protected species

There are two general licences covering possession. One is only for full members of the Guild of Taxidermists:

The other is for:

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