Wildlife law publications

Some useful publications that you may find of assistance:

Further information is available on Defra's Help page about downloading or reading Adobe Acrobat PDF documents.

Marine Connection: solitary dolphins

A report on solitary dolphins and whales including recommendations for their protection (Marine Connection website)

Natural England: wildlife and development

Natural England has produced a booklet that shows you how can use the development planning process to help protect and enhance local wildlife. Available as a PDF only at the moment - please see the Natural England website.

Wildlife Crime: a guide to the use of forensic and specialist techniques in the investigation of wildlife crime

This book the latest in the 'Wildlife Crime' series published by Defra on behalf of PAW, pulls together details of a range of cases where such techniques have been used. PAW encourages and promotes the use of a whole range of standard and non-standard techniques and this publication promotes a central reference source and a host of practical advice.

Download the book (PDF1.2 MB - large file)

PAW video

A video has been produced explaining the role of PAW in helping combat wildlife crime. (November 2003)

Legal Eagle

RSPB
A newsletter style publication with regular articles on cases and items of interest connected with wildlife law enforcement