A LICENCE has been issued allowing the temporary removal of hen harrier eggs from their nests and the broods reared in captivity.
It permits the temporary removal of the eggs before being re-introduced into the wild.
The intervention, which could reduce the predation impact on young grouse, may only happen where hen harrier nests have reached the pre-agreed density and the landowner gives permission.
The Moorland Association welcomes the decision by Natural England, which has issued the brood management licence.
Amanda Anderson, Director of the Moorland Association said: “This decision is an important step forward in the effort to improve hen harrier conservation.”
It would help improve the hen harrier population and range in upland northern England
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