Interesting reading.. RE General licenses

[Malt 379]

Just trying to have a sort through with regards to general licenses, trying to educate myself and gain some decent interpretation.

 

Came across a page on the countryside alliance website, with regards to the 2005 amendments to some of the licenses regarding having to demonstrate alternative methods of control.

 

Now, it seems that those conditions only apply in ENGLAND, and it's got me thinking.

 

There must be some distinction between England & Wales, ie, the starling only being taken off the vermin list only in England.

 

The general licenses pinned at the top of this section, seem to be the English versions, I'm wondering if there's a different set to cover Wales.

 

Problem with searching online with sites such as the BASC, they only give a blanket of knowledge that seems to be taken from the English condidtions.

 

Does anybody know where I can view some sort of info that's geared more for pest control in Wales?

 

 

...and no, it doesn't have to be in Welsh, I can't speak more than a few words of it!

[Guest Scuba1]

All I know is, that sheep seem to have some sort of special status in that neck of the woods.

 

HTH

 

Michael

[Malt 379]

All I know is, that sheep seem to have some sort of special status in that neck of the woods.

 

HTH

 

Michael

Hey, isn't it about time you went back to Germany? I heard they've finished those moleskin lederhosen you ordered...

[Guest Scuba1]

All I know is, that sheep seem to have some sort of special status in that neck of the woods.

 

HTH

 

Michael

Hey, isn't it about time you went back to Germany? I heard they've finished those moleskin lederhosen you ordered...

:clapper:

[davyt63 1,845]

All I know is, that sheep seem to have some sort of special status in that neck of the woods.

 

HTH

 

Michael

Hey, isn't it about time you went back to Germany? I heard they've finished those moleskin lederhosen you ordered...

:clapper:

[aaronpigeonplucker 32]

All I know is, that sheep seem to have some sort of special status in that neck of the woods.

 

HTH

 

Michael

Hey, isn't it about time you went back to Germany? I heard they've finished those moleskin lederhosen you ordered...

 

:clapper:

yeah i am slightly confused asbout the general lisence for cymru as well, and i can speak fluent welsh maltenby!

[patchworkcrew 0]

As far as I understand - the general licences apply to Wales as they do for England. Sorry guys - I think Wales is still a Principality and we've only given you enough independence to stop you setting fire to holiday homes

 

Bob G

[Malt 379]

As far as I understand - the general licences apply to Wales as they do for England. Sorry guys - I think Wales is still a Principality and we've only given you enough independence to stop you setting fire to holiday homes

 

Bob G

 

As far as I know, Natural England is only concerned with England. I don't think that this useless left wing government would be un PC enough to call a quango Natural England when it also covered Wales.

 

As far as I can make out from reading bits and pieces online, Defra & the Welsh assembly used to give out the general licenses for England & Wales respectively, but I can't find any up to date info that's in force since Natural England started giving out licenses.

 

 

This is a quote from the Countryside alliance's website:

 

CHANGES TO THE OPEN GENERAL LICENCES IN ENGLAND

 

From the 1st March 2005 a number of significant...........

 

 

The full piece can be found: HERE

 

Now that to me sounds like there is a distinction between England & Wales, seeing as how it's stated the changes that are only applicable in England.

 

Like I say, I'd like to know one way or another.

 

 

Sorry guys - I think Wales is still a Principality and we've only given you enough independence to stop you setting fire to holiday homes

 

 

I'll remember that next time I'm picking up my free prescription, or taking my kids for their free breakfast at school in the mornings! That's plenty enough independence for me matey!

[Deker 3,478]

Just trying to have a sort through with regards to general licenses, trying to educate myself and gain some decent interpretation.

 

Came across a page on the countryside alliance website, with regards to the 2005 amendments to some of the licenses regarding having to demonstrate alternative methods of control.

 

Now, it seems that those conditions only apply in ENGLAND, and it's got me thinking.

 

There must be some distinction between England & Wales, ie, the starling only being taken off the vermin list only in England.

 

The general licenses pinned at the top of this section, seem to be the English versions, I'm wondering if there's a different set to cover Wales.

 

Problem with searching online with sites such as the BASC, they only give a blanket of knowledge that seems to be taken from the English condidtions.

 

Does anybody know where I can view some sort of info that's geared more for pest control in Wales?

 

 

...and no, it doesn't have to be in Welsh, I can't speak more than a few words of it!

 

 

The Welsh Assembly is responsible for the Welsh General Licence and it is different to the English one (a bit)...I think BASC lists the Welsh GL.. worth a look on their website!!

 

Natural England is responsible for the English GL, DEFRA no longer issues them!

[Malt 379]

The Welsh Assembly is responsible for the Welsh General Licence and it is different to the English one (a bit)...I think BASC lists the Welsh GL.. worth a look on their website!!

 

Natural England is responsible for the English GL, DEFRA no longer issues them!

 

Thanks Deker!

 

I thought there wouldn't be much difference between them.

 

EDITED

 

For all you Welsh shooters: Welsh General license PDF

It appears that our general license covers all bases, and still includes the Starling & House Sparrow.

[Rolfe 2]

Malt..........i think they are basically the same as in England.......unless it states otherwise...IE.....not applicable in Wales.

Sorry if that seems simplistic..........but thats how i would read it anyway.

 

Rolfe.

[Malt 379]

Malt..........i think they are basically the same as in England.......unless it states otherwise...IE.....not applicable in Wales.

Sorry if that seems simplistic..........but thats how i would read it anyway.

 

Rolfe.

They are different Rolfe mate, whereas you guys have separate licenses, we've just got the one. Plus ours covers Starlings & House Sparrows.

 

They're also issued by different authorities.

 

I knew there wouldn't be much difference, but there is a difference.

[camies 1]

I sent an email to Natural England asking about General Licences & rabbiting over a month ago.

Had notification that my enquiry had been forwarded to a Mr. Tony Bird (Midlands wildlife investigations officer).

I'm still waiting!

[SportingShooter 0]

I sent an email to Natural England asking about General Licences & rabbiting over a month ago.

Had notification that my enquiry had been forwarded to a Mr. Tony Bird (Midlands wildlife investigations officer).

I'm still waiting!

What was the enquiry?