Government reissues General Licences following backlash from rural groups

Defra has announced plans to reissue six temporary general licences for the control of wild birds following backlash from rural groups over its ‘chaotic’ wildlife system.

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Government reissues General Licences following backlash from rural groups

Defra has announced plans to reissue six temporary general licences for the control of wild birds following backlash from rural groups over its ‘chaotic' wildlife system (June 18). The move will see...

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