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NFU silent on the bird licence ?
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<blockquote data-quote="An Gof" data-source="post: 6206058" data-attributes="member: 300"><p>Here’s the NFU press release</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>NFU responds to Natural England's removal of bird control licences </strong></span></p><p></p><p><strong><img src="https://media.nfuonline.com/Uploaded_Files/_media/236/70bc4f4c-94f2-470f-89c0-4cc160f287a1_800.jpg?ratio=1.875&width=800&scale=1" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Responding to Natural England's decision to temporarily revoke three general licences for controlling certain wild birds, NFU Deputy President Guy Smith said:</strong></p><p></p><p>“The NFU has significant concerns about the abrupt withdrawal of these general licenses.</p><p></p><p>“They are absolutely necessary at this time of year when crops are particularly vulnerable to pests. For example, a flock of pigeons could decimate a farmer’s field of crops.</p><p></p><p>“We understand Natural England will be reissuing the licenses from 29 April and for the NFU it is a matter of priority that they do that. It is incredibly disappointing that farmers and growers find themselves in this position, particularly at this time of year.”</p><p></p><p><strong>More information:</strong></p><p></p><p>Natural England has temporarily revoked three general licences for controlling certain wild birds as of Thursday 25 April 2019, which cover 16 species of birds including several members of the crow family, Canada goose, some gulls and pigeons. </p><p></p><p>It is due to start issuing new licences from 29 April 2019.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="An Gof, post: 6206058, member: 300"] Here’s the NFU press release [SIZE=5][B]NFU responds to Natural England's removal of bird control licences [/B][/SIZE] [B][IMG]https://media.nfuonline.com/Uploaded_Files/_media/236/70bc4f4c-94f2-470f-89c0-4cc160f287a1_800.jpg?ratio=1.875&width=800&scale=1[/IMG][/B] [B]Responding to Natural England's decision to temporarily revoke three general licences for controlling certain wild birds, NFU Deputy President Guy Smith said:[/B] “The NFU has significant concerns about the abrupt withdrawal of these general licenses. “They are absolutely necessary at this time of year when crops are particularly vulnerable to pests. For example, a flock of pigeons could decimate a farmer’s field of crops. “We understand Natural England will be reissuing the licenses from 29 April and for the NFU it is a matter of priority that they do that. It is incredibly disappointing that farmers and growers find themselves in this position, particularly at this time of year.” [B]More information:[/B] Natural England has temporarily revoked three general licences for controlling certain wild birds as of Thursday 25 April 2019, which cover 16 species of birds including several members of the crow family, Canada goose, some gulls and pigeons. It is due to start issuing new licences from 29 April 2019. [/QUOTE]
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