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Find out what you need to do to keep wild birds or animals legally and safely, including when you need a licence and how to get one.
Midlands Region, Judge C Goodall and Mr N Wint FRICS on 22 November 2023
The signs of bird flu and how to report it in poultry and other captive birds.
Midlands Region, Mr Andrew McNamara and Mr A Lavender on 11 June 2020
How to report dead wild birds.
Midlands region, Mr Graham Freckelton FRICS and Mrs Kay Bentley on 26 June 2023
What counts as a bird gathering, and how to notify the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu (avian influenza).
The efforts of 12 people from across Gwynedd, including two young cadets, have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county.
What to do if you’re bringing your pet or pets to Great Britain: quarantine rules, documents you need, types of animal you can bring.
How to deal with wild birds causing a health or safety issue, or a problem on your farm or fishery and when you need a licence.
Licences for gatherings of poultry or other captive birds.
What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.
How and when you must register as a bird keeper (including for any birds you keep as pets).
Read about Jonathan's journey in GORS in his own words.
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