Question reference: S6W-25427
- Date lodged: 9 February 2024
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Current status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 29 February 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what actions are being taken to tackle the reported encroachment of feral pigs in Scotland.
Answer
It is an offence under Section 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to release any type of pig, including wild boar. It is also an offence to allow them to escape from captivity.
The primary responsibility for controlling feral pig populations in the wild lies with land managers who should work in partnership with local communities.
Further information on feral pigs can be found on the NatureScot website at Managing feral pigs in Scotland | NatureScot .