Beavers - Licence forms and guidance
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
Licence application form - beavers
Licence Holder Return Form - Beavers
Agent (Accredited Controller) return form
Management framework for beavers in Scotland
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
Contact
If you already have a licence number, include it in the subject line of your email, or have it to hand when you call.
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