General Licences cover certain types of activity relating to birds, such as preserving public health or air safety, and preventing the spread of disease. These are not issued to individuals, but may be relied on by individuals authorised to undertake the specific activity.
New General Licences came into effect on April 1, 2008. These General Licences have been revised and it is very important to carefully read and understand the new terms and conditions as many changes have been made. It is essential to comply fully with all terms and conditions while operating under a Geneal Licence to ensure you are acting lawfully.
Cage traps and Larsen traps used under General Licences 1,2,3 and 4 must carry a tag or sign displaying a code which can be obtained by contacting your local Police Wildlife Crime Officer.