Why is this licence needed?
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-take-or-kill-to-prevent-damage-or-disease
"If you’re a land owner, occupier or other authorised person you can use this general licence to carry out a range of otherwise prohibited activities against certain wild birds. You don’t need to apply for this general licence but you must meet its conditions and follow its instructions."
It refers (amongst others) to crows and pigeons. It has always been possible to shoot these, regardless of whether they are deemed to be causing serious damage, disease or not. The licence refers to the: Animal Welfare Act 2006. Is this licence from that era of political meddling?
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-take-or-kill-to-prevent-damage-or-disease
"If you’re a land owner, occupier or other authorised person you can use this general licence to carry out a range of otherwise prohibited activities against certain wild birds. You don’t need to apply for this general licence but you must meet its conditions and follow its instructions."
It refers (amongst others) to crows and pigeons. It has always been possible to shoot these, regardless of whether they are deemed to be causing serious damage, disease or not. The licence refers to the: Animal Welfare Act 2006. Is this licence from that era of political meddling?