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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.
Statistics derived from the Wetland Birds Survey (WeBS) using data to 2023.
Annual trends in wild bird populations in the UK.
This publication present trends in wild bird populations in the UK and explores the detail behind the headline results. Bird populations provide a good indication of the broad state of wildlife.
Annual trends in wild bird populations in England.
Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. This biodiversity strategy for England built on the Natural Environment White Paper and provided a comprehensive picture of how we are implementing our international and EU commitments. This publication is a...
This Appendix provides a detailed breakdown of the specific data elements needed for the Bulk Import Reduced Data Set (BIRDS) declaration category.
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