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NEWS UPDATE

New DEFRA general licences launched

Three DEFRA general licences for bird pest control in England came into force at 12.01am on 14 June. The new general licences cover the killing or taking of species, including woodpigeon, feral pigeon, carrion crow, jackdaw, jay, magpie, rook and Canada goose.

The purposes covered by the three general licences include: the conservation of wild birds and flora and fauna; the preservation of public health

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