Please take 15 minutes to complete this important survey on the use of the General Licence
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Natural England has commissioned independent research company ICF to survey users of General Licences for wild bird control. The research aims to understand how GL40, GL41 and GL42 are used in practice, the circumstances in which they are relied upon, and whether they remain practical and effective for those who depend on them.
Natural England has commissioned independent research company ICF to survey users of General Licences for wild bird control. The research aims to understand how GL40, GL41 and GL42 are used in practice, the circumstances in which they are relied upon, and whether they remain practical and effective for those who depend on them.
We are encouraging all relevant NGO members to take part.
This is an important opportunity to ensure the practical experience of gamekeepers, land managers and others using these licences is properly represented. The evidence gathered will help build a clearer picture of how the licences operate on the ground, the challenges users face and the needs of different sectors.
Whether you use these licences regularly or only occasionally, your response counts. A strong response from users across the land management sector will help ensure the findings reflect real-world experience.
Please complete the voluntary, anonymous survey by clicking here.
The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. The deadline is Monday 1 February 2027, at 5pm. Please make sure you submit your response before the survey closes.
Following the survey, some licence users will have the opportunity to take part in more detailed, confidential interviews with ICF during 2027. Natural England expects ICF's summary research report to be published in 2028.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and help ensure the views of those working on the ground are heard.
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The National Gamekeepers’ Organisation was founded in 1997 by a group of gamekeepers who felt that keepering was threatened by public misunderstanding and poor representation. Today, there are 13,000 members of the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation. www.nationalgamekeepers.org.uk
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