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Beavers - Licence forms and guidance

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If you can’t find the relevant forms or guidance below for what you want to do, please see our beaver licensing or protected species pages for further information on what needs a licence and how to apply.

Licence returns

If there isn’t a return form below for your licence, please email [email protected] with the information as requested on the conditions of your licence.

Licence amendments and renewals

If you wish to amend a current licence, please email [email protected] citing the licence number, the details you wish to change, and the reasons for this change.  If your amendment request involves significant changes to your licence for example: You want to extend the area of coverage; change the licence purpose; or add management actions to your licence, you will be advised of the need to fill in a new application form.

Forms and guidance

Forms

Licence application form - beavers

Licence Holder Return Form - Beavers

Agent (Accredited Controller) return form

Guidance

Guidance - European protected species licensing tests

Guidance - notes for an application for a licence for European protected species

Guidance - species protection plans

Guidance – notes for surveys and monitoring supported by NatureScot

Guidance – accompanying notes for survey and monitoring licences

Guidance - data protection notice

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Last updated:05/03/2025

Contacts

If you already have a licence number, include it in the subject line of your email, or have it to hand when you call.

You should receive an automatic confirmation email from us if you send an email.  If you do not receive this, please phone us on the number below: 

Licensing Team

01463 725364

[email protected]

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