Skip to main content

Where to get a licence to carry out work where there are water voles.

First published:
15 May 2019
Last updated:

Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, water voles are a protected species. If you carry out work where there are water voles, you will need a licence. Licences are issued to permit acts that would otherwise be illegal.

To find out more, visit Water Vole Licensing (on Natural Resources Wales).