Apply for this licence
If you wish to undertake activities involving protected species which would otherwise be against the law, you may be able to apply for a licence from Scottish Natural Heritage.
Licences can be granted in relation to animals classed as protected species for the following purposes:
- science, research or education
- ringing, marking or examining rings or marks
- conserving wild birds, wild animals or wild plants or introducing them to particular areas
- conserving any area of natural habitat
- protecting zoological or botanical collections
- photography
- preserving public health or public safety
- preventing the spread of disease
- preventing serious damage to livestock, foodstuffs for livestock, crops, vegetables, fruit, growing timber, property or fisheries
- for any other social, economic or environmental purpose
How to apply
Application forms and guidance notes for each specific licence are available on the Scottish Natural Heritage website.