CITES

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
Supporting sustainable trade through customer focused licensing services

Guidance

The following information sheets are available. They are available as webpages and also as downloadable pdf documents PDF

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These notes are for guidance only and are not a full statement of the law. If you need points of law to be explained, you should get independent legal advice.

Bird Registration Information

  • englandBreeding Season Letter for (England)
  • englandBreeding Season Letter for (Scotland)
  • englandBreeding Season Letter for (Wales)

Other information which may be useful to Schedule 4 keepers

The above information is intended to be helpful but for up-to-date information you should check with the appropriate Department or agency (see Useful Bird Registration links).

Close Ringing Guides ( PDF)

Find more information on Ring types here.

Compliance with CITES controls does not preclude the need to comply with other relevant legislation, including those relating to animal health and welfare: http://defraweb/animalh/index.htm

Page last modified:19 March 2008
Page published:19 March 2008

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