Licensing and Wildcats

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

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

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