NRW's approach to regulating the shooting and trapping of wild birds in Wales

24 August 2021

NRW has launched a consultation on its approach to regulating the shooting and trapping of wild birds in Wales.

All wild birds in Wales have legal protection.  The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 also establishes the framework under which NRW may issue licences allowing the killing and taking of wild birds through General and Specific Licences.  NRW is now reviewing their approach to the issuing of licences for the shooting and trapping of wild birds, building on earlier work in 2019 which resulted in significant changes.

NFU Cymru has submitted a comprehensive response to the consultation which closes on 11 November 2021.  This can be read below.

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