Species licensing: submit a reference

Use this service to submit a reference for someone applying for a species licence.

Who can give a reference

To give a reference you must have:

• read the licence application form you are supporting
• experience working with the species, methods and equipment included in the application
• held a relevant species licence for at least two years
• experience of the applicant's work for at least one survey season

If you are giving a reference for someone applying to handle bats, you must also:

• hold a licence to handle bats
• have observed the applicant handling bats

Before you start

You need to tell us:

• your contact details
• the name of the applicant
• about the species licence you held 
• your bat licence number (if the application involves bat handling)
• your experience and skills 
• how you know the applicant
• how long you have known them
• the applicant's skills and experience
• why you believe the applicant is competent
• why you think the applicant is suitable
• whether the applicant has given an accurate account of their skills, knowledge and experience