https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/use-of-general-licences-for-the-management-of-certain-wild-birds-a-call-for-evidence/detail-of-call-for-evidence This call for evidence seeks views on the use of general licences for the management of certain wild birds. The closing date is 5pm Monday on 13 May 2019. 1. Background On 25 April 2019 Natural England revoked three general licences, issued under s.16 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, for the management of certain