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Non-native (alien) species licences

Licences for activities affecting non-native (alien) species.

• From: Natural England
• Published: 15 November 2019
• Last updated: 20 December 2019 — See all updates

Invasive non-native (alien) species licences

• Invasive non-native (alien) species: licence to manage and control them (IAS A02)
  • 20 December 2019
  • Form
• Invasive non-native (alien) species: licence to move and keep them in captivity (IAS A01)
  • 7 May 2020
  • Form
• Mink, coypu and muskrat: apply for a licence to keep them (A04 and LR04)
  • 31 March 2022
  • Form
• Non-native (alien) species: apply for a licence to release them (A03 and LR03)
  • 18 August 2025
  • Form

Non-native (alien) species licences

• Bumblebees: licence for emergency release of non-native species for pollination (CL28)
  • 1 January 2026
  • Statutory guidance

• Last updated: 20 December 2019
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  1. 20 December 2019

     We've added a new licence - Invasive alien species: licence to manage and control them (IAS A02)

  2. 15 November 2019

     First published.