Licensing and protected species of mammal

Follow the links below to find out more about which of our native mammal species are protected, what needs a licence and how to apply for one.

Bats and licensing

When is a licence needed, application forms and guidance

Badgers and licensing

Types of badger licence, when is a licence needed, when is it not? Find out more here....

Marine mammals and licensing

Licences relating to whales, dolphins and seals

Pine martens and licensing

What needs a licence and how to apply. Find out more.....

Otters and licensing

Find out more about licences relating to otters and the places they live

Squirrels and licensing

Find out about licensing and squirrels...

Shrew and vole licensing

When is a licence needed for work with shrews and water voles?

Wildcats and licensing

Find out about wildcats and licensing requirements