Licence to possess plants and animals for scientific purposes (CL01)
Get a licence to possess and transport dead specimens of certain plants and animals for scientific or educational purposes.
Applies to England
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Details
This licence applies to the plants and animals listed in annex II(b) and IV of the EC Habitats Directive. It allows museums, research or educational establishments to possess and transport dead specimens of these species for the purposes of science or education. The specific organisations it covers are set out in annex A and B of the licence.
Register to use this licence
To register for this licence, you must notify Natural England in writing within one month of first possessing a specimen of one of the relevant species. Write to or email:
Wildlife licensing (Science, education and conservation)
Natural England
Horizon House
Deanery Road
Bristol
BS1 5AH
Email wildlife.scicons@naturalengland.org.uk
Telephone 0200300 8026060 10893900
How to report your actions
You must keep a register of any specimens or derivatives that you possess in relation to this licence. This information must be updated annually and be made available for inspection at any time by Natural England. Full details are provided in annex C of the licence.
Details
This licence applies to the plants and animals listed in annex II(b) and IV of the EC Habitats Directive. It allows museums, research or educational establishments to possess and transport dead specimens of these species for the purposes of science or education. The specific organisations it covers are set out in annex A and B of the licence.
Register to use this licence
To register for this licence, you must notify Natural England in writing within one month of first possessing a specimen of one of the relevant species. Write to or email:
Wildlife licensing (Science, education and conservation)
Natural England
Horizon House
Deanery Road
Bristol
BS1 5AH
Email wildlife.scicons@naturalengland.org.uk
Telephone 0200300 8026060 10893900
How to report your actions
You must keep a register of any specimens or derivatives that you possess in relation to this licence. This information must be updated annually and be made available for inspection at any time by Natural England. Full details are provided in annex C of the licence.
Updates to this page
Last updated 1 January
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Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January to 31 December 2025. Reworded several sections to make the information clearer, including information and advice notes d and e.
Update history
2026-01-01 00:01
Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.
2025-01-01 00:01
Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January to 31 December 2025. Reworded several sections to make the information clearer, including information and advice notes d and e.
2024-01-01 00:01
There is an update to this licence for 1 January 2024.
2023-01-01 00:15
Annual licence update, valid from 1 January 2023.