Natural England - Policy and legislation

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Policy and legislation

Policy

Policy Statements (Defra)

Defra Wildlife Management Policy

Natural England enforcement policy

Position statements:

• Licensing the release of non-native species, with particular reference to grey squirrels
• Rodenator and similar devices
• Natural England's approach to complaints regarding rabbits  

Legislation

Legal authority to issue licences

Legislation - relating to wildlife management and licensing in England

Standard Operating Procedures for wildlife licensing (not yet available)

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