Bats and Licensing

All bat species in Scotland are given protection under the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended) as European Protected Species .  Licences are available for certain purposes to permit actions that might otherwise constitute an offence in relation to bats.  Advice is provided below on licensing requirements for common scenarios in relation to bats and bat roosts.  Links to the appropriate forms and guidance are given for situations where a licence is required.

• Bat surveys, monitoring, science and research
• Bats in houses
• Bats and development
• Bats and land management
• Bats and trees
• Possession of bats and taxidermy  

Is the scenario you are looking for not covered in the above? If so just ask