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Which section of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 covers the prohibition on introduction to the wild?
Which section of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 covers the prohibition on introduction to the wild?
How many schedules are there in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981?
How many schedules are there in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981?
Which species is listed in Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as illegal to release into the wild in the UK?
Which species is listed in Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as illegal to release into the wild in the UK?
Under Scottish legislation, can Muntjac be kept in captivity?
Under Scottish legislation, can Muntjac be kept in captivity?
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Which act covers sites of special scientific interest, fossil hunting, land use, and wildlife protection in Scotland?
Which act covers sites of special scientific interest, fossil hunting, land use, and wildlife protection in Scotland?
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According to the Animal Welfare Act (England) and Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006, which animals are covered by this legislation?
According to the Animal Welfare Act (England) and Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006, which animals are covered by this legislation?
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Under the Abandonment of Animals Act 1960, when is an offence committed?
Under the Abandonment of Animals Act 1960, when is an offence committed?
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According to the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976, who can keep dangerous wild animals?
According to the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976, who can keep dangerous wild animals?
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What is the purpose of the Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997?
What is the purpose of the Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997?
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What is prohibited under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992?
What is prohibited under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992?
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Which act prohibits the trapping of hares and rabbits except under license in open ground?
Which act prohibits the trapping of hares and rabbits except under license in open ground?
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Which order prohibits the importation and keeping of grey squirrels?
Which order prohibits the importation and keeping of grey squirrels?
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Which legislation includes the coypu, fox squirrel, grey squirrel, and muntjac deer?
Which legislation includes the coypu, fox squirrel, grey squirrel, and muntjac deer?
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Which act regulates the types of spring trap which may be used and makes the spreading of myxomatosis an offence?
Which act regulates the types of spring trap which may be used and makes the spreading of myxomatosis an offence?
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Which order prohibits the importation and supply of lead in the form of lead weights?
Which order prohibits the importation and supply of lead in the form of lead weights?
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Study Notes
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
- Section 14 prohibits the introduction of certain species into the wild in the UK.
- The act contains 10 schedules.
Schedule 9
- Schedule 9 lists species that are illegal to release into the wild, including the American mink.
Muntjac in Scotland
- Under Scottish legislation, Muntjac deer cannot be kept in captivity without a specific license.
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)
- The Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 covers sites of special scientific interest, fossil hunting, land use, and wildlife protection in Scotland.
Animal Welfare Legislation
- The Animal Welfare Act (England) and Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 cover domesticated animals, including pets, livestock, and other animals under human control.
Abandonment of Animals Act 1960
- An offence is committed when an owner abandons an animal or fails to provide necessary care.
Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976
- Only individuals with a specific license can keep dangerous wild animals as defined by the act.
Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997
- The order aims to ensure the welfare of animals during transport, focusing on conditions and treatment during transit.
Protection of Badgers Act 1992
- The act prohibits the willful killing, injuring, or taking of badgers and prohibits interference with badger setts.
Trapping of Hares and Rabbits
- The Hare Preservation Order prohibits the trapping of hares and rabbits except under license in open ground.
Importation of Grey Squirrels
- The Importation of Grey Squirrels Order 1981 prohibits the importation and keeping of grey squirrels.
Invasive Species Legislation
- The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, in its various schedules, includes regulations concerning the coypu, fox squirrel, grey squirrel, and muntjac deer.
Spring Traps Regulation
- The Animal Trap Regulations 2012 regulate the types of spring traps that may be used and make spreading myxomatosis an offence.
Lead Weights Order
- The Lead Weight Order 2002 prohibits the importation and supply of lead in the form of lead weights, particularly to protect aquatic environments.
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Test your knowledge of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) with this quiz. Learn about the legislation's significant sections, including the protection of birds and other animals, as well as the schedules containing species lists. Challenge yourself on key aspects of this important wildlife and countryside law.
