CONVENTION ON THE CONSERVATION OF EUROPEAN WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HABITATS

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1 CONVENTION ON THE CONSERVATION OF EUROPEAN WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HABITATS Standing Committee 1 BIENNIAL REPORT (Excluding birds data to be submitted by the European Union) (Article 9.2) Report presented by the delegation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Compiled by Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs October 2018

2 CONTENTS: ENGLAND 1. Licences issued by Natural England Pages Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Flora Species (Appendix I) Page Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Fauna Species (Appendix II) Pages Exceptions concerning Protected Fauna Species (Appendix III) Pages 8-10 SCOTLAND 2. Licences issued by Scottish Natural Heritage Pages WALES 2.1 Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Flora Species (Appendix I) Pages Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Fauna Species (Appendix II) Pages Exceptions concerning Protected Fauna Species (Appendix III) Pages Exceptions concerning the use of means of capture and killing specified in Appendix IV Pages Licences issued by Natural Resources Wales Pages Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Flora Species (Appendix I) Pages Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Fauna Species (Appendix II) Pages Exceptions concerning Protected Fauna Species (Appendix III) Pages Exceptions concerning Falconry Page 39

3 CONTENTS cont. NORTHERN IRELAND 4. Licences issued by Northern Ireland Environment Agency Pages Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Flora Species (Appendix I) Pages Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Fauna Species (Appendix II) Pages Exceptions concerning Protected Fauna Species (Appendix III) Pages Exceptions concerning the use of means of capture and killing specified in Appendix IV Pages Exceptions concerning Falconry Pages ISLE OF MAN 5. Licences issued by Isle of Man Government Pages JERSEY 5.1 Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Fauna Species (Appendix II) Pages Exceptions concerning Protected Fauna Species (Appendix III) Pages Exceptions concerning the use of means of capture and killing specified in Appendix IV Pages Exceptions concerning Falconry Pages Licences issued by Government of Jersey Pages Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Fauna Species (Appendix II) Pages Exceptions concerning the use of means of capture and killing specified in Appendix IV Pages Exceptions concerning Falconry Pages 62-63

4 England 1. Licences issued by Natural England Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Flora Species (Appendix I) Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Flora Species (Art.5 - Appendix I) Number of Name of the specimen Reason for Number of Family species s involved issuing licences (Common/Latin) (when licences practical) Floating-leaved Alismataceae water plantain/ Luronium natans Fen Orchid/Liparis Orchidaceae loeselii Impact on population 16 i, iv Nil 4 i, iv Nil i.: protection of flora /fauna ii.: prevention of serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, fisheries, water and other forms of property iii.: in the interests of public health and safety, air safety or other overriding public interests (which?) iv.: for research / education / repopulation / reintroduction / necessary breeding v.: judicious exploitation of certain wild plants in small numbers and under certain conditions

5 1.2 Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Fauna Species (Appendix II) 5 Class and order: (Common/ Latin) Artiodactyla, Cetacea Amphibia, Anura Reptilia, Squamata Cetacea Reptilia, Squamata Carnivora Rodentia Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Fauna Species (Art.6 - Appendix II) Vertebrates Reasons Number of Authorised for issuing specimen action Number Name of the species of licences s involved (Art.6. a to f of (Common/Latin) (Art.9. i to v (when - see below licences - see key practical) for key) below) Fin Whale/Balaenoptera physalus (Balaenopteridae) Barbastelle Bat/Barbastella barbatellus (Vespertillionidae) Natterjack Toad/Bufo calamita (Bufonidae) Smooth Snake/Coronella austriaca (Colubridae) Common Dolphin/Delphinus delphis (Delphidae) Serotine Bat/Eptesicus serotinus (Vespertillionidae) Sand Lizard/Lacerta agilis (Lacertidae) Common Otter/Lutra lutra (Mustelidae) Common Dormouse/Muscardinus Impact on population 3 c 1 iv Nil 131 c, d 41 iii, iv Nil 374 c, d 7 iii, iv Nil 194 c, d 8 iii, iv Nil 2 c 6 iv Nil 688 b, c, d 190 iii, iv Nil 709 c, d 12 iii, iv Nil 70 b, c,d 23 i, iii, iv Nil 1824 b, c, d 2336 i, iii, iv Nil

6 6 Cetacea Cetacea avellanarius (Gliridae) Alcathoe Bat/Myotis aclathoe (Vespertillionidae) Bechsteins Bat/Myotis bechsteinii (Vespertillionidae) Brandts Bat/Myotis brandtii (Vespertillionidae) Daubentons Bat/Myotis daubentonii (Vespertillionidae) Whiskered Bat/Myotis mystacinus (Vespertillionidae) Natterers Bat/Myotis nattereri (Vespertillionidae) Leislers Bat/Nyctalus leisleri (Vespertillionidae) Noctule Bat/Nyctalus noctula (Vespertillionidae) Harbour porpoise/phocoena phocoena (Phocoenidae) Sperm Whale/Physeter macrocephalus (Physeteridae) Nathusius's Pipistrelle Bat/Pipistrellus nathusii 10 c 1 iii Nil d 3 i, iv Nil 383 b, c, d 101 iii Nil 731 b, c, d 79 iii Nil 1063 b, c, d 233 iii Nil 1747 b, c, d 313 iii Nil 21 c, d 2 iii Nil 54 b, c, d 14 iii Nil 8 c 4 iv Nil 13 c 3 iv Nil 196 c, d 10 iii, iv Nil

7 7 Amphibia, Caudata Cetacea (Vespertillionidae) Common Pipistrelle Bat/ Pipistrellus pipistrellus (Vespertillionidae) Soprano Pipistrelle Bat/ Pipistrellus pygmaeus (Vespertillionidae) Brown Long-eared Bat/Plecotus auritus (Vespertillionidae) Greater Horseshoe Bat/Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (Rhinolophidae) Lesser Horseshoe Bat/Rhinolophus hipposideros (Rhinolophidae) Great Crested Newt/Triturus cristatus (Salamandridae) b, c, d 2336 i, iii, iv Nil 6156 b, c, d 1036 i, iii, iv Nil 7983 b, c, d 1566 iii Nil 193 b, c, d 61 i, iii, iv Nil 1181 b, c, d 305 i, iii, iv Nil b, c, d 5173 i, iii, iv Nil Not specified c, d 1553 i, iv Nil Not specified c 2 iv Nil a deliberate killing i the protection of flora and fauna b deliberate damage to or destruction of breeding or ii to prevent serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, resting sites fisheries, water and other forms of property c deliberate capture and keeping iii in the interest of public health and safety, air safety or other d deliberate disturbance of wild fauna overriding public interests (please specify)

8 e deliberate destruction or taking of eggs iv the purpose of research and education, of repopulation, of f possession and internal trade reintroduction and for the necessary breeding. v to permit, under strictly supervised conditions, on a selective basis and to a limited extent, the taking, keeping or other judicious exploitation of certain wild animals and plants in small numbers Exceptions concerning Protected Fauna Species (Appendix III) Exceptions concerning Protected Fauna Species (Art.7. Appendix III) Name of the species (Common/Latin) Number of specimens involved (when practical) Exception made Reasons for issuing of licences (Art.9.i to v - see key below) Impact on population Animal, Glirae, Rodentia, Dormouse/ Muscardinus avellanarius Animal, Astacidae, Decapoda, White-Clawed/ Austropotamobiu s pallipes 1073 licences to take/keep, disturb, possess for protection, research and education by Observation; As appropriate; Hand and appropriate trap; Fur Clipping; Camera; Box traps; Not applicable; Hand-held tools. 70 licences to kill/keep for protection, research and education by net, trap and hand i, iv Nil i, iv Nil

9 9 Animal, Mustelidae, carnivora, Badger/Meles meles Animal, Hirudidae, Arhynchobdellida, Medicinal Leech/Hirudo medicinalis Animal, Erinacidae, Eulipotyphla, Hedgehog/ Erinaceus europaeus Animal, Bivalvia, Margaritferidae, Fresh Water Pearl Mussel/ Margaritifera margaritifera Animal, Soricidae, Eulipotyphla, Water Shrew/Neomys fodiens 12 licences to kill/damage/take/keep/disturb/possess for protection, research and education by Cage traps; Box traps; As appropriate; Camera; Hand held tools & machinery; By hand auger or light weight hand-held mechanical corer 10 licences to take/keep/disturb for research and education by Hand, net and torch; As appropriate 5 licences to take/keep/disturb for protection, research and education by Artificial light; Spotlights; Cage traps; Appropriate traps 32 licences to take/keep/disturb for protection, research and education by Observation; As appropriate; Hand & net. 2 licences to take/keep for research and education, by Hand and appropriate trap; Fur clipping; i, iv Nil i, iv Nil i, iv Nil i, iv Nil i, iv Nil

10 Animal, Sciuridae, Rodentia, Red Squirrel/Sciurus vulgaris 3 licences to take/disturb for protection, research and education, by Hand & appropriate trap; Live traps; Observation & nest examination. i, iv Nil 10 Animal, Soricidae, Eulipotyphla, Common Shrew/ Sorex araneus 1 licence to take/keep for research and education, by Hand; Fur clipping i, iv Nil Kindly note that exceptions to species listed in Appendix III concern only those captured or killed using indiscriminate means of capture or killing and in particular methods specified in Appendix IV. i: protection of flora/fauna ii: prevention of serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, fisheries, water and other forms of property iii: in the interests of public health and safety, air safety or other overriding public interests (which?) iv: for research/education/repopulation/reintroduction/necessary breeding v: judicious exploitation of certain wild plants in small numbers and under certain conditions

11 SCOTLAND 2. Licences issued by Scottish National Heritage Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Flora Species (Appendix I) Family Gramineae Hyacinthoides non-scripta Buxbaumiaceae Parmeliaceae Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Flora Species (Art.5 - Appendix I) Reason for issuing Name of the Number of Number of licences species specimens Impact on population licences (Art.9.i to v (Common/Latin) involved - see key below) Bearded stonewort/chara canescens Bluebell/ Hyacinthoides non-scripta Buxbaumia viridis/buxbaumia viridis Flavocetraria nivalis/ Flavocetraria nivalis 1 iv 4 v 1 iv 1 iv Zero/negligible - licence for taking of small samples which will not affect populations Zero/negligible - licence for taking of small samples which will not affect populations Zero/negligible - licence for taking of small samples which will not affect populations Zero/negligible - licence for taking of small samples which will not affect populations

12 12 Characeae Hepatics Najadaceae Foxtail stonewort/ Lamprothamnium papulosum Petalwort/ Petallophyllum ralfsi Slender Naiad/Najas flexillis 1 iv 1 iv 2 iv Zero/negligible - licence for taking of small samples which will not affect populations Zero/negligible - licence for taking of small samples which will not affect populations Zero/negligible - licence for taking of small samples which will not affect populations i protection of flora/fauna ii prevention of serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, fisheries, water and other forms of property iii in the interests of public health and safety, air safety or other overriding public interests (which?) iv for research/education/repopulation/reintroduction/necessary breeding v judicious exploitation of certain wild plants in small numbers and under certain conditions Information on the conservation status of the derogated species The authority empowered to declare that the conditions have been fulfilled Conditions of risk and the circumstances and the time and place under which exception where granted The controls involved Justification for derogation for a species in an unfavourable conservation status Conservation implications of all licences are assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure that there will be no adverse impact on conservation status Scottish Natural Heritage Licences are assessed on a case by case basis and against the requirements of the relevant domestic legislation Licences are subject to strict terms and conditions including the requirement to report back on all activities carried out Licences would only be granted for species in unfavourable conservation status if we were assured that

13 13 Alternative solutions considered and scientific data to compare them Results of derogations (e.g. Cumulative effects and compensation measures where relevant) it would not further undermine this Alternative solutions are considered as a matter of course for all applications We do not believe that derogations are affecting species concerned due to the strict requirements placed on holders of licences 2.2 Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Fauna Species (Appendix II) Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Fauna Species (Art.6 - Appendix II) Vertebrates Reasons for Number of Authorised issuing Name of the specimens action Number of species involved (Art.6. a to f of licences (Common/Latin) (when - see key licences (Art.9. i practical) below) to v - see key below) Class and order: (Common/ Latin) Artiodactyla All Bat Species/ Microchiroptera All Cetaceans/ Cetacea d 131 iv d 7 iv Impact on population None - licences to permit survey of bat roosts by experienced persons. None - licences permit noninvasive low impact survey techniques

14 14 Chondrichthyes, Lamniformes Basking Shark/Cetorhinus maximus Brown Longeared Bat/Plecotus auritus Brown Longeared Bat/Plecotus auritus Brown Longeared Bat/Plecotus auritus d 3 iv b 85 iii b 11 ii d 3 iv None - licences permit noninvasive low impact survey techniques Minimal - in all cases mitigation required to minimise impacts. In all commercial cases compensatory measures required. Negligible - licences permitted for works affecting bat roosts. Compensation and mitigation will be required to minimise impacts None - licences to permit survey of bat roosts by experienced persons.

15 15 Artiodactyla Artiodactyla Brown Longeared Bat/Plecotus auritus Common Dolphin/ Delphinus delphis Common Porpoise/ Phocoena phocoena Daubenton's Bat/Myotis daubentoni d 23 iii d 1 iv d 3 iv b 16 iii Minimal - in all cases mitigation required to minimise impacts. In all commercial cases compensatory measures required. None - licences permit noninvasive low impact survey techniques None - licences permit noninvasive low impact survey techniques Minimal - in all cases mitigation required to minimise impacts. In all commercial cases compensatory measures required.

16 16 Amphibia, Caudata Daubenton's Bat/Myotis daubentoni Daubenton's Bat/Myotis daubentoni Daubenton's Bat/Myotis daubentoni Great Crested Newt/Triturus cristatus b 1 ii d 2 iv d 8 iii b 1 ii Negligible - licences permitted for works affecting bat roosts. Compensation and mitigation will be required to minimise impacts None - licences to permit survey of bat roosts by experienced persons. Minimal - in all cases mitigation required to minimise impacts. In all commercial cases compensatory measures required. Minimal - in all cases mitigation and compensation if necessary required to minimise impacts.

17 17 Amphibia, Caudata Amphibia, Caudata Amphibia, Caudata Amphibia, Caudata Artiodactyla Great Crested Newt/Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt/Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt/Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt/Triturus cristatus Humpback Whale/Megaptera novaeangliae d 68 iv d 7 iii d 4 i d 1 v d 2 iv None - licence issued to survey for species by trained ecologists Minimal - in all cases mitigation and compensation if necessary required to minimise impacts. Minimal - in all cases mitigation and compensation if necessary required to minimise impacts. Minimal - in all cases mitigation and compensation if necessary required to minimise impacts. None - licences permit noninvasive low impact survey techniques

18 18 Artiodactyla Certartiodactyla Cetacea Killer Whale/Orcinus orca Leisler's Bat/Nyctalus leisleri Long Finned Pilot Whale/ Globicephala melas Minke Whale/ Balaenoptera acutorostrata Myotis bat/ Myotis sp d 3 iv d 1 iv d 1 iv d 3 iv b 1 iii None - licences permit noninvasive low impact survey techniques None - licences to permit survey of bat roosts by experienced persons. None - licences permit noninvasive low impact survey techniques None - licences permit noninvasive low impact survey techniques Minimal - in all cases mitigation required to minimise impacts. In all commercial cases compensatory measures required.

19 19 Natterer's Bat/Myotis nattereri Natterer's Bat/Myotis nattereri Natterer's Bat/Myotis nattereri Natterer's Bat/Myotis nattereri b 24 iii b 1 ii d 1 iv d 10 iii Minimal - in all cases mitigation required to minimise impacts. In all commercial cases compensatory measures required. Negligible - licences permitted for works affecting bat roosts. Compensation and mitigation will be required to minimise impacts None - licences to permit survey of bat roosts by experienced persons. Minimal - in all cases mitigation required to minimise impacts. In all commercial cases compensatory measures required.

20 20 Amphibia, Anura Amphibia, Anura Carnivora Carnivora Carnivora Carnivora Natterjack Toad/Bufo calamita Natterjack Toad/Bufo calamita Noctule/Nyctalus noctula d 9 iv d 4 v b 1 iii Otter/Lutra lutra b 11 iii Otter/Lutra lutra b 2 ii Otter/Lutra lutra d 43 iv Otter/Lutra lutra d 107 iii None - licence issued to survey for species by trained ecologists None - licence for possession of specimens Minimal - in all cases mitigation required to minimise impacts. In all commercial cases compensatory measures required. Negligible - licences generally permit loss of low-status places of shelter. Negligible - licences generally permit loss of low-status places of shelter. None - licence to permit survey Negligible - licences permitting temporary

21 21 Artiodactyla Risso's Dolphin/Grampus griseus Soprano Pipistrelle/ Pipistrellus pygmaeus Soprano Pipistrelle/ Pipistrellus pygmaeus Soprano Pipistrelle/ Pipistrellus pygmaeus d 1 iv b 520 iii d 4 iv d 37 iii disturbance only None - licences permit noninvasive low impact survey techniques Minimal - in all cases mitigation required to minimise impacts. In all commercial cases compensatory measures required. None - licences to permit survey of bat roosts by experienced persons. Minimal - in all cases mitigation required to minimise impacts. In all commercial cases compensatory measures required.

22 22 Cetartiodactyla Soprano Pipistrelle/ Pipistrellus pygmaeus Sperm Whale/Physeter catodon Whiskered Bat/Myotis mystacinus Whiskered Bat/Myotis mystacinus d 3 ii d 1 iv b 3 iii d 1 iii Minimal - in all cases mitigation required to minimise impacts. In all commercial cases compensatory measures required. None - licences permit noninvasive low impact survey techniques Minimal - in all cases mitigation required to minimise impacts. In all commercial cases compensatory measures required. Minimal - in all cases mitigation required to minimise impacts. In all commercial cases compensatory measures required.

23 23 Artiodactyla Artiodactyla Carnivora White-beaked Dolphin/ Lagenorhynchus albirostris White-sided Dolphin/ Lagenorhynchus acutus Wild Cat/Felis silvestris d 1 iv d 1 iv d 8 iv None - licences permit noninvasive low impact survey techniques None - licences permit noninvasive low impact survey techniques None - for monitoring purposes only a deliberate killing i the protection of flora and fauna b deliberate damage to or destruction of breeding or resting sites ii to prevent serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, c deliberate capture and keeping fisheries water and other forms of property d deliberate disturbance of wild fauna iii in the interest of public health and safety, air safety or other e deliberate destruction or taking of eggs overriding public interests (please specify) f possession and internal trade iv the purpose of research and education, of repopulation, of reintroduction and for the necessary breeding. v to permit, under strictly supervised conditions, on a selective basis and to a limited extent, the taking, keeping or other judicious exploitation of certain wild animals and plants in small numbers Information on the conservation status of the derogated species The authority empowered to declare that the conditions have been fulfilled Conditions of risk and the circumstances and the time Conservation implications of all licences are assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure that there will be no adverse impact on conservation status Scottish Natural Heritage Licences are assessed on a case by case basis and

24 24 and place under which exception where granted The controls involved Justification for derogation for a species in an unfavourable conservation status Alternative solutions considered and scientific data to compare them Results of derogations (e.g. Cumulative effects and compensation measures where relevant) against the requirements of the relevant domestic legislation Licences are subject to strict terms and conditions including the requirement to report back on all activities carried out Licences would only be granted for species in unfavourable conservation status if we were assured that it would not further undermine this Alternative solutions are considered as a matter of course for all applications We do not believe that derogations are affecting species concerned due to the strict requirements placed on holders of licences 2.3 Exceptions concerning Protected Fauna Species (Appendix III) Name of the species (Common/Latin) Atlantic Salmon/Salmo salar Badger/Meles meles Badger/Meles meles Exceptions concerning Protected Fauna Species (Art.7. Appendix III) Number of specimens involved 2 licences issued 3 licences issued 178 licences issued Exception made Licences issued to allow surveying and re-stocking Licences issued to allow disturbance for research purposes Licences issued to enable interference with badger setts for development purposes. No badgers killed or taken Reasons for issuing of licences (Art.9.i to v - see key below) iv iv iii Impact on population Negligible Negligible Negligible

25 25 Badger/Meles meles Badger/Meles meles Basking Shark/Cetorhinus maximus Common Pipistrelle/Pipistrellus pipistrellus Common Pipistrelle/Pipistrellus pipistrellus Common Pipistrelle/Pipistrellus pipistrellus 156 licences issued 2 licences issued 4 licences issued 10 licences issued 22 licences issued 325 licences issued Licences issued to enable interference with badger setts for forestry or agricultural purposes. No badgers killed or taken Licences issued to allow disturbance for police investigation and to clear sett entrances Licences issued to allow disturbance whilst surveying for research purposes Licences issued for survey purposes, permitting temporary disturbance and handling for identification Licences issued for disturbing roosting bats - No bats killed Licences issued for damage or destruction of bat roosts - No bats killed iii i iv iv iii iii Negligible Negligible Negligible None Negligible Negligible Common Pipistrelle/Pipistrellus pipistrellus 26 licences issued Licences issued for disturbing roositng bats - No bats killed ii Negligible Freshwater Pearl Mussel/Margaritifera margaritifera Freshwater Pearl Mussel/Margaritifera margaritifera Freshwater Pearl Mussel/Margaritifera 27 licences issued 7 licences issued 6 licences issued Licences permit disturbance for survey purposes Licences issued to allow the sale of jewellery Licences issued to allow disturbance or translocation for iv iii iii None None None

26 26 margaritifera Freshwater Pearl Mussel/Margaritifera margaritifera Mountain Hare/Lepus timidus Mountain Hare/Lepus timidus Pine Marten/Martes martes Pine Marten/Martes martes Pine Marten/Martes martes Pine Marten/Martes martes Red Squirrel/Sciurus vulgaris Red Squirrel/Sciurus vulgaris Red Squirrel/Sciurus vulgaris 1 licence issued 1 licence issued 12 licences issued 4 licences issued 16 licences issued 2 licences issued 1 licence issued 3 licences issued 38 licences issued 1 licence issued public interest reasons Licence issued to allow the possession of shells for education purposes Licence issued to allow trapping for research purposes iv iv None Negligible Licences for killing iii Negligible Licences issued to allow disturbance for research purposes Licences issued to allow disturbance, trapping or destruction of den for health and safety reasons Licences issued to allow disturbance to prevent damage to food stocks or property Licence issued to allow translocation for a reintroduction project Taking and tagging of animals or disturbance whilst monitoring dreys iv iii ii i iv Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible Destruction of dreys iii Negligible Licence issued to allow capture for translocation purposes i Negligible Kindly note that exceptions to species listed in Appendix III concern only those captured or killed using indiscriminate means of capture or killing and in particular methods specified in Appendix IV. i ii protection of flora/fauna prevention of serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, fisheries, water and other forms of property

27 iii iv v in the interests of public health and safety, air safety or other overriding public interests (which?) for research/education/repopulation/reintroduction/necessary breeding judicious exploitation of certain wild plants in small numbers and under certain conditions 27 Information on the conservation status of the derogated species The authority empowered to declare that the conditions have been fulfilled Conditions of risk and the circumstances and the time and place under which exception where granted The controls involved Justification for derogation for a species in an unfavourable conservation status Alternative solutions considered and scientific data to compare them Results of derogations (e.g. Cumulative effects and compensation measures where relevant) Conservation implications of all licences are assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure that there will be no adverse impact on conservation status Scottish Natural Heritage Licences are assessed on a case by case basis and against the requirements of the relevant domestic legislation Licences are subject to strict terms and conditions including the requirement to report back on all activities carried out Licences would only be granted for species in unfavourable conservation status if we were assured that it would not further undermine this Alternative solutions are considered as a matter of course for all applications We do not believe that derogations are affecting species concerned due to the strict requirements placed on holders of licences 2.4 Exceptions concerning the use of means of capture and killing specified in Appendix IV Exceptions concerning the use of means of capture and killing specified in Appendix IV

28 28 Name of the species (Common/Latin) All Bat Species/Microchiro ptera Number of specimens involved Number of licences Reasons (Art.8.a to e - see key below) Method used* 19 d 10 All shrew species 1 d 11 Brown hare/lepus europaeus Brown hare/lepus europaeus Brown Long-eared Bat/Plecotus auritus Common Pipistrelle/ Pipistrellus pipistrellus Common Shrew/Sorex araneus Daubenton's Bat/Myotis daubentoni Daubenton's Bat/Myotis daubentoni Impact on population None - all licences for temporary capture and release for monitoring purposes None - all licences for temporary capture and release for monitoring purposes 30 2 b 7 Negligible b 14 Negligible 10 1 d d 10 8 d 11 1 d 10 1 c 10 None - all licences for temporary capture and release for monitoring purposes None - all licences for temporary capture and release for monitoring purposes None - all licences for temporary possession then release after identification None - all licences for temporary capture and release for monitoring purposes None - all licences for temporary possession then release

29 29 Great Crested Newt/Triturus cristatus Great Crested Newt/Triturus cristatus Leisler's Bat/Nyctalus leisleri Lesser Whitetoothed Shrew/Crocidura suaveolens Mountain Hare/Lepus timidus Natterer's Bat/Myotis nattereri Natterjack Toad/Bufo calamita Noctule/Nyctalus noctula Pine Marten/Martes martes Pine Marten/Martes martes 60 d 11 1 c 11 1 d 10 6 d d 11 1 d 10 3 d d d c 11 None - all licences for temporary possession then release after identification None - all licences for temporary possession then release None - all licences for temporary capture and release for monitoring purposes None - all licences for temporary possession then release after identification None - all licences for temporary possession then release after identification None - all licences for temporary capture and release for monitoring purposes None - all licences for temporary possession then release None - all licences for temporary possession then release after identification None - all licences for temporary possession then release None - all licences for temporary possession then release

30 30 Pygmy Shrew/Sorex minutus Red Squirrel/Sciurus vulgaris River Lamprey/Lampetra fluviatilis Soprano Pipistrelle/ Pipistrellus pygmaeus Soprano Pipistrelle/ Pipistrellus pygmaeus Water Shrew/Neomys fodiens Water Vole/Arvicola terrestris Whiskered Bat/Myotis mystacinus Wild Cat/Felis silvestris 6 d 11 3 d 11 1 d d 10 1 c 11 6 d 11 1 c 11 1 c d 11 None - all licences for temporary possession then release None - all licences for temporary possession then release None - all licences for temporary possession then release None - all licences for temporary possession then release None - all licences for temporary possession then release None - all licences for temporary possession then release None - all licences for temporary possession then release None - all licences for temporary possession then release Negligible - licences for trapping for identification/genetic testing then release. A. Protection of flora and fauna

31 B. To prevent serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, fisheries, water and other forms of property C. In the interests of public health and safety/air safety/overriding public interests D. For research/education/repopulation/reintroduction/necessary breeding E. Taking, keeping or other judicious exploitation of certain wild animals and plants in small numbers and under certain conditions (see art. 8) 31 1 snares 10 nets 2 live animals used as decoys which are blind or mutilated 11 traps 3 tape recorders 12 poison and poisoned or anaesthetic bait 4 electrical devices capable of killing and stunning 13 gassing or smoking out 5 artificial light sources 14 semi-automatic or automatic weapons with a magazine 6 mirrors and other dazzling devices capable of holding more than two rounds of ammunition 7 devices for illuminating targets 15 aircraft 8 sighting devices for night shooting compromising an 16 motor vehicles electronic image magnifier or image converter 17 limes 9 explosives 18 hooks WALES 3. Licences issued by Natural Resources Wales 3.1 Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Flora Species (Appendix I) Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Flora Species (Art.5 - Appendix I)

32 32 i Family Alismataceae Orchidaceae protection of flora/fauna Name of the species (Common/Latin) Floating Water Plantain/ Luronium natans Fen Orchid/ Liparis loeselii Number of specimens involved No restrictions No restrictions Number of licences Reason for issuing licences (Art.9.i to v - see key below) 6 iv 3 iv ii prevention of serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, fisheries, water and other forms of property iii in the interests of public health and safety, air safety or other overriding public interests (which?) iv for research/education/repopulation/reintroduction/necessary breeding v judicious exploitation of certain wild plants in small numbers and under certain conditions Impact on population Negligible. No projected impact Negligible. No projected impact The authority empowered to declare that the conditions have been fulfilled The controls involved Alternative solutions considered and scientific data to compare them Results of derogations (e.g. Cumulative effects and compensation measures where relevant) Natural Resources Wales Mitigation is agreed and put into place where appropriate to minimise the impact on the species affected and to enhance distribution when/if possible Each application is assessed with regards to an alternative solution before a licence is issued Mitigation and monitoring processes are conditioned into each licence. Exact results will take a number of years to assess in certain circumstances. End of licence reports are requested along with monitoring reports where appropriate 3.2 Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Fauna Species (Appendix II)

33 33 Class and order: (Common/ Latin) Cetacea Cetacea Cetacea Cetacea Carnivora Carnivora Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Fauna Species (Art.6 - Appendix II) Vertebrates Authorised Reasons for Name of the Number of action Number issuing of species specimens (Art.6. a to f of licences (Art.9. (Common/ involved - see key licences i to v - see key Latin) below) below) Bats (all)/ Bats (all)/ Bats (all)/ Common Dolphin/ Delphinus delphis Bottle Nosed Dolphin/ Tursiops truncatus All species of cetaceans/ Cetacea Risso's Dolphin/ Grampus griseus Otter/Lutra lutra Otter/Lutra lutra No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions c, d 378 i, iv f 7 iv b, c, d 634 iii d 3 iv d 6 iv d 3 iv d 7 iv b 7 iii b, d 25 iv Impact on population Negligible. No projected impact Negligible. No projected impact Negligible. No projected impact Negligible. No projected impact Negligible. No projected impact Negligible. No projected impact Negligible. No projected impact Negligible. No projected impact Negligible. No projected impact

34 34 Amphibia, Anura Reptilia, Squamata Amphibia, Caudata Amphibia, Caudata Natterjack Toads/Bufo calamita Sand Lizard/ Lacerta agilis Great crested newts/tristatus cristatus Great crested newts/tristatus cristatus No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions b, d 3 iv b, d 17 iv b, c, d 66 iii b, c, d 475 iv Negligible. No projected impact Negligible. No projected impact Negligible. No projected impact Negligible. No projected impact a deliberate killing i the protection of flora and fauna b deliberate damage to or destruction of breeding or ii to prevent serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, resting sites fisheries, water and other forms of property c deliberate capture and keeping iii in the interest of public health and safety, air safety or other d deliberate disturbance of wild fauna overriding public interests (please specify) e deliberate destruction or taking of eggs iv the purpose of research and education, of repopulation, of f possession and internal trade reintroduction and for the necessary breeding. v to permit, under strictly supervised conditions, on a selective basis and to a limited extent, the taking, keeping or other judicious exploitation of certain wild animals and plants in small numbers The authority empowered to declare that the conditions have been fulfilled Natural Resources Wales

35 35 The controls involved Alternative solutions considered and scientific data to compare them Results of derogations (e.g. Cumulative effects and compensation measures where relevant) Mitigation is agreed and put into place where appropriate to minimise the impact on the species affected and to enhance distribution when/if possible Each application is assessed with regards to an alternative solution before a licence is issued Mitigation and monitoring processes are conditioned into each licence. Exact results will take a number of years to assess in certain circumstances. End of licence reports are requested along with monitoring reports where appropriate Class and order: (Common/ Latin) Insecta, Lepidoptera Insecta, Odonata Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Fauna Species (Art.6 - Appendix II) Invertebrates Reasons Authorised for issuing Number of action Number Name of the species of licences specimens (Art.6. a to f of (Common/Latin) (Art.9. i to v involved - see key licences - see key below) below) Marsh fritillary butterfly/eurodrya aurinia Southern damselfly/coenagrion mercuriale No restrictions No restrictions c, d 6 iv a, b, c 1 i, iv Impact on population Negligible. No projected impact Negligible. No projected impact a deliberate killing i the protection of flora and fauna b deliberate damage to or destruction of breeding or ii to prevent serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, resting sites fisheries, water and other forms of property c deliberate capture and keeping iii in the interest of public health and safety, air safety or other d deliberate disturbance of wild fauna overriding public interests (please specify) e deliberate destruction or taking of eggs iv the purpose of research and education, of repopulation, of

36 f possession and internal trade reintroduction and for the necessary breeding. v to permit, under strictly supervised conditions, on a selective basis and to a limited extent, the taking, keeping or other judicious exploitation of certain wild animals and plants in small numbers 36 The authority empowered to declare that the conditions have been fulfilled The controls involved Alternative solutions considered and scientific data to compare them Results of derogations (e.g. Cumulative effects and compensation measures where relevant) Natural Resources Wales Mitigation is agreed and put into place where appropriate to minimise the impact on the species affected and to enhance distribution when/if possible Each application is assessed with regards to an alternative solution before a licence is issued Mitigation and monitoring processes are conditioned into each licence. Exact results will take a number of years to assess in certain circumstances. End of licence reports are requested along with monitoring reports where appropriate 3.3 Exceptions concerning Protected Fauna Species (Appendix III) Name of the species (Common/Latin) Exceptions concerning Protected Fauna Species (Art.7. Appendix III) Number of specimens involved Exception made Reasons for issuing of licences (Art.9.i to v - see key below) Impact on population Medicinal Leech/ No 5 licences for identification iv Negligible Hirudo medicinalis restrictions Red Squirrel/Sciurus No 3 licences for trapping and iv Negligible vulgaris restrictions marking/recording and photography Pine Marten/Martes No 3 licences for trapping and iv Negligible

37 37 martes restrictions marking/recording Dormouse/ Muscardinus avellanarius Dormouse/Muscardin us avellanarius White Clawed Crayfish/Potamobius pallipes Atlantic Stream Crayfish/ Austropotamobius pallipes Freshwater Pearl Mussel/Margaritifera margaritifera Allis shad/alosa fallax Shrews - Soricidae Polecat/Mustela putorius Badger/Meles meles Badger/Meles meles No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions 230 licences to take dormice by hand or trap for scientific research and recording. Immediate release. 70 Licences granted to disturb and for damage / destruction of breeding sites / resting places including hand search and removal 27 licences to disturb and take by hand or appropriate trap for scientific research. Some held in temporary captivity but released at site of capture. 1 licence to disturb and take by hand or appropriate trap for scientific research. Released at site of capture 4 licences to take and temporarily possess for scientific research. All released at site of capture. 2 licences to take and temporary possess for scientific research. All released at site of capture 9 licences to take by hand or trap for scientific research and recording. Immediate release 1 licence for trapping and marking/recording 38 licences to damage or destroy setts or disturb badgers occupying setts during development 2 licences issued to undertake investigation iv iii iv iv iv iv iv iv iv iv Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible

38 Kindly note that exceptions to species listed in Appendix III concern only those captured or killed using indiscriminate means of capture or killing and in particular methods specified in Appendix IV. 38 i ii iii iv v protection of flora/fauna prevention of serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, fisheries, water and other forms of property in the interests of public health and safety, air safety or other overriding public interests (which?) for research/education/repopulation/reintroduction/necessary breeding judicious exploitation of certain wild plants in small numbers and under certain conditions The authority empowered to declare that the conditions have been fulfilled The controls involved Alternative solutions considered and scientific data to compare them Results of derogations (e.g. Cumulative effects and compensation measures where relevant) Natural Resources Wales Mitigation is agreed and put into place where appropriate to minimise the impact on the species affected and to enhance distribution when/if possible Each application is assessed with regards to an alternative solution before a licence is issued Mitigation and monitoring processes are conditioned into each licence. Exact results will take a number of years to assess in certain circumstances. End of licence reports are requested along with monitoring reports where appropriate 3.4 Exceptions concerning Falconry Exceptions concerning Falconry

39 39 Name of the species (Commo n/latin)* include Family, genus and species Peregrine Falcon/ Falco peregrini us,falcon iformes, Falco, F. peregrinu s Number of birds in captivity (after entry into force of the Conventi on) Origin of birds - % captured from the wild in the State (all rescue) Origin of birds - % import ed Origin of birds - % reared in captivity Estimated populatio n in the wild (in the State) breeding pairs Number of birds captured from the wild each year Numb er of birds import ed (specif y countr y of origin) Means authori sed for capture Controls involved 0 0 Keeper registratio n NORTHERN IRELAND 4. Licences issued by Northern Ireland Environment Agency 4.1 Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Flora Species (Art.5 - Appendix I) Family Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Flora Species (Art.5 - Appendix I) Name of the species Number of Number Reason for issuing (Common/Latin) specimens of licences (Art.9.i to Impact on population

40 involved licences v - see key below) Marsh Saxifrage/Saxifraga hirculus 6 2 iv Nil 40 i ii iii iv v protection of flora/fauna prevention of serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, fisheries, water and other forms of property in the interests of public health and safety, air safety or other overriding public interests (which?) for research/education/repopulation/reintroduction/necessary breeding judicious exploitation of certain wild plants in small numbers and under certain conditions Information on the conservation status of the derogated species The authority empowered to declare that the conditions have been fulfilled The controls involved Justification for derogation for a species in an unfavourable conservation status Comments/notes At risk Licence issued to Departmental staff to feed into National/international research project Licence issued to Departmental staff to feed into National/international research project Scientific research Small sample extracted for scientific study 4.2 Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Fauna Species (Appendix II)

41 41 Class and order: (Common/ Latin) Lutra lutra Pipistrellus pygmaeus Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Fauna Species (Art.6 - Appendix II) Vertebrates Name of the species (Common/Latin) Otter Soprano Pipistrelle Number of specimens involved Authorised action (Art.6. a to f - see key below) Number of licences Reasons for issuing of licences (Art.9. i to v - see key below) Impact on population d 3 iii Nil b 4 iii Nil Nyctalus leisleri Leisler's Bat b 1 iii Nil Plecotus auristus Brown Long Eared Bat b 1 iii Nil Bat - unspecified Bat - unspecified Bat - unspecified Bat - unspecified b 31 iii Nil d 20 iv Nil Bat - unspecified Bat - unspecified d 7 ii Nil Pipistrellus nathusii Nathusius Pipistrelle d 1 ii Nil

42 Pipistrellus pygmaeus Nyctalus leisleri Soprano Pipistrelle Leisler's Bat b 3 ii Nil b 1 ii Nil 42 Plecotus auristus Brown Long Eared Bat b 2 ii Nil Myotis nattereri Falco peregrinus Charadrius hiaticula Riparia riparia Hirundo rustica Natterers Bat Peregrine Falcon Ringed Plover Sand martin Barn swallow b 1 ii Nil b 2 ii Nil a 2 iii Nil a 2 iii Nil 2 a 2 iii Nil Delichon urbicum Common house martin 90 b 2 iii Nil Hirundo rustica Cygnus cygnus Barn swallow Whooper swan 276 b 2 iii Nil a 2 iii Nil

43 Calidris alpina Dunlin a 2 iii Nil Buteo buteo Common buzzard a 1 iii Nil Phoca vitulina Common Seal d 3 iii Nil 43 Halichoerus grypus Grey Seal d 3 iii Nil Phoca vitulina Common Seal c 1 iv Nil Halichoerus grypus Grey Seal c 1 iv Nil Cetacea All whales & Dolphins a 1 iii Nil Caretta caretta Chelonia mydas Lepidochelys kempii Eretmochelys imbricata Dermochelys coriacea Marine Turtles Marine Turtles Marine Turtles Marine Turtles Marine Turtles a 1 iii Nil a 1 iii Nil a 1 iii Nil a 1 iii Nil a 1 iii Nil

44 44 a deliberate killing i the protection of flora and fauna b deliberate damage to or destruction of breeding or ii to prevent serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, resting sites fisheries, water and other forms of property c deliberate capture and keeping iii in the interest of public health and safety, air safety or other d deliberate disturbance of wild fauna overriding public interests (please specify) e deliberate destruction or taking of eggs iv the purpose of research and education, of repopulation, of f possession and internal trade reintroduction and for the necessary breeding. v to permit, under strictly supervised conditions, on a selective basis and to a limited extent, the taking, keeping or other judicious exploitation of certain wild animals and plants in small numbers Class and order: (Common/ Latin) Euphydryas aurinia Exceptions concerning Strictly Protected Fauna Species (Art.6 - Appendix II) Invertebrates Name of the species (Common/Latin) Marsh fritillary Number of specimens involved Authorised action (Art.6. a to f - see key below) Number of licences Reasons for issuing of licences (Art.9. i to v - see key below) d 35 iv Impact on population a deliberate killing i the protection of flora and fauna b deliberate damage to or destruction of breeding or ii to prevent serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, resting sites fisheries, water and other forms of property c deliberate capture and keeping iii in the interest of public health and safety, air safety or other d deliberate disturbance of wild fauna overriding public interests (please specify) e deliberate destruction or taking of eggs iv the purpose of research and education, of repopulation, of

45 f possession and internal trade reintroduction and for the necessary breeding. v to permit, under strictly supervised conditions, on a selective basis and to a limited extent, the taking, keeping or other judicious exploitation of certain wild animals and plants in small numbers Exceptions concerning Protected Fauna Species (Appendix III) Name of the species (Common/Latin) Common Pipistrelle/Pipistrellus pipistrellus Common Pipistrelle/Pipistrellus pipistrellus Exceptions concerning Protected Fauna Species (Art.7. Appendix III) Number of Reasons for issuing of Exception specimens licences (Art.9.i to v - see made involved key below) 71 licences 14 Roost destruction only Roost destruction only iii iii Impact on population Smooth Newt/Lissotriton Habitat 9 vulgaris destruction iii Nil Red Squirrel/Sciurus vulgaris 10 a i Nil Greylag Goose/Anser anser nets iv Nil Light-Bellied Brent Goose/Branta bernicla nets iv Nil Mallard/Anas platyrhynchos 73 Raven/Corvus corax 5 Canada Goose/Branta canadensis 6 Egg destruction Shot by shotgun Egg destruction i ii ii Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

46 46 Northern Cormorant/Phalacrocorax carbo House Martin/Delichon urbica Barn Swallow/Hirundo rustica Birds shot by shotgun Nest destruction only Nest destruction only ii iii iii Nil Nil Nil Kindly note that exceptions to species listed in Appendix III concern only those captured or killed using indiscriminate means of capture or killing and in particular methods specified in Appendix IV. i ii iii iv v protection of flora/fauna prevention of serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, fisheries, water and other forms of property in the interests of public health and safety, air safety or other overriding public interests (which?) for research/education/repopulation/reintroduction/necessary breeding judicious exploitation of certain wild plants in small numbers and under certain conditions 4.4 Exceptions concerning the use of means of capture and killing specified in Appendix IV Exceptions concerning the use of means of capture and killing specified in Appendix IV Name of the Number of Number of Reasons Method Impact on population

47 47 species (Common/Latin) Badger/Meles meles Badger/Meles meles specimens involved licences (Art.8.a to e - see key below) 13 c used* d 11 Nil Euthanased by vet Local reduction A. Protection of flora and fauna B. To prevent serious damage to crops, livestock, forests, fisheries, water and other forms of property C. In the interests of public health and safety/air safety/overriding public interests D. For research/education/repopulation/reintroduction/necessary breeding E. Taking, keeping or other judicious exploitation of certain wild animals and plants in small numbers and under certain conditions (see art. 8) 1 snares 10 nets 2 live animals used as decoys which are blind or mutilated 11 traps 3 tape recorders 12 poison and poisoned or anaesthetic bait 4 electrical devices capable of killing and stunning 13 gassing or smoking out 5 artificial light sources 14 semi-automatic or automatic weapons with a magazine 6 mirrors and other dazzling devices capable of holding more than two rounds of ammunition 7 devices for illuminating targets 15 aircraft 8 sighting devices for night shooting compromising an 16 motor vehicles electronic image magnifier or image converter 17 limes 9 explosives 18 hooks 4.5 Exceptions concerning Falconry