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Seòmar agus comataidhean

Question reference: S6W-32793

  • Date lodged: 3 January 2025
  • Current status: Answered by Alasdair Allan on 20 January 2025

Question

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) NatureScot and (b) other relevant stakeholders about varying licence conditions for bird ringing, in relation to schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, to require prior landowner notification.


Answer

The Scottish Government has discussed the proposed new condition to schedule 1 licences with NatureScot on a number of occasions. The new condition will require prior notification to landowners, where reasonably practical, of all visits to nests, or other sites, potentially involving disturbance of schedule 1 birds.

NatureScot, as the licensing body, have discussed the additional licensing condition with a range of stakeholders including the Scottish Raptor Study Group, RSPB, British Ornithology Trust and the Scottish Gamekeeper’s Association.

In addition to this, I have met with some of the above stakeholders to discuss their concerns about the issue.