Otters and licensing

Otters are given protection under the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 as European protected species.  Licences are available for certain purposes to permit actions that might otherwise constitute an offence in relation to otters.  Advice is provided below on licensing requirements for common scenarios in relation to otters and the places in which they live.  Links to the appropriate forms and guidance are given for situations where a licence is required.

• Otter licences - Surveys, monitoring, science and research 
• Otter licences - Development
• Otter licences - Land management 
• Otter licences - Possession and taxidermy specimens

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