Dormouse Licence Training and Requirements

Learn about the process of obtaining a dormouse licence, including the necessary training, regulations, and guidelines. Discover the steps involved in becoming licensed to work with dormice, a protected species, in the UK. Find out about the People's Trust for Endangered Species and their role in supporting this initiative.

• Dormouse Licence
• Training
• Wildlife Conservation
• Endangered Species
• Regulations

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1. Training for a dormouse licence People s Trust for Endangered Species, 3 Cloisters House, 8 Battersea Park Road, London SW84BG Registered charity no 274206

2. Getting a Dormouse Licence Dormice are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act and the Habitat Regulations 2010. Dormouse survey work involving the disturbance and handling of dormice in nest boxes or nest tubes requires a licence from Natural England or the Countryside Council for Wales. To receive a licence you will need references from two people who have held a licence for dormice within the last two years for the methods you wish to have on your licence.

3. Dormouse Training Log Checklist to ensure high standards Use to support application Signatories can act as referees but are not obligated to

8. Dormouse Training Advisory/Mandatory: Attend dormouse ecology course Dormouse survey Habitat management Field signs Handling in all life stages Data recording Record of surveys/courses attended

9. Dormouse Training NE & CCW will require evidence of training and experience before issuing a licence Alternative training logs may be available from local groups Contact local group or PTES to find a local monitor who may be able to help you gain more experience

10. Peoples Trust for Endangered Species, 3 Cloisters House, 8 Battersea Park Road, London SW8 4BG Registered charity no 274206