Hunting with dogs and licensing The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023, repeals the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002. The Act covers the offences and exceptions where a person is using a dog(s) to hunt a wild mammal. 28 Sep, 2023
Stoats - Licence forms and guidance documents 31 Mar, 2020 Stoats and General Licence 14 Form, Guidance, Licensing | stoat
Beavers - Licence forms and guidance 03 Apr, 2019 Beavers - Licence forms and guidance Form, Guidance | beavers
Badgers - Licence forms and guidance documents 26 Jul, 2018 Licence application and return forms and guidance for works affecting badgers. Guidance, Licensing | badgers
Deer - Licence forms and guidance documents 16 Jul, 2018 Application forms and guidance for Fit and Competent controllers and out of season deer authorisations. Application, Form, Guidance, Licensing | deer, deer stalking
Great crested newts and natterjack toads - Licence forms and guidance documents 31 May, 2018 Licence application and return forms and guidance for works affecting great crested newts or natterjack toads and amphibian surveys. Guidance, Licensing | great crested newts, natterjack toads
Wildcats – Licence forms and guidance documents 25 May, 2018 Licence application and return forms and guidance for wildcats. Guidance, Licensing | wildcats
Water voles – Licence forms and guidance documents 25 May, 2018 Licence application and return forms and guidance for works affecting water voles. Guidance, Licensing | water voles
Shrews – Licence forms and guidance documents 25 May, 2018 Licence application and return forms and guidance for shrew trapping. Guidance, Licensing | mammals
Red squirrel – Licence forms and guidance documents 25 May, 2018 Licence application and return forms and guidance for works affecting red squirrels. Guidance, Licensing | red squirrels
National Park consultation in Galloway The consultation on the proposed new National Park is now in its final month and will close at midnight on 14 February. News - 16 January
2025 montane bird survey needs you! Are you interested in helping to monitor the impacts of climate change on birds? Blog - 17 January
Illegally released lynx captured We are relieved to hear that the two lynx illegally released into the Cairngorms National Park have been successfully captured. News - 09 January
New beginnings The first week of the new year finds Forvie NNR staff looking ahead with excitement, anticipation and no little trepidation. Blog - 05 January
Scotland's top winter walks Scots are being encouraged to step outdoors and explore nature, as it is one of the best ways to relax and unwind. News - 26 December
Scotland’s 2024 Nature Heroes We are celebrating the people across Scotland who are working hard to improve nature, from farmers to volunteers – to dogs! Blog - 28 December
