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The Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) Amendment Order 2018

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Amendment of the Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) Order 2011

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3.—(1) In entry 1 (BMI Magnum 55), in Column (2) (Conditions), after “rats” insert “, grey squirrels”.

(2) In entry 4 (DOC 150), for the conditions in Column (2), substitute—

The trap is to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, rats, stoats and weasels. Where used in a closed-end tunnel configuration, the trap may be used only for the purposes of killing or taking grey squirrels, rats, stoats and weasels. Where used in a run-through configuration, the trap may be used only for the purpose of killing or taking rats, stoats and weasels, the trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species. The tunnel may be closed-end or a run-through configuration. The tunnel must include an internal baffle arrangement that conforms to the type described in the Department of Conservation’s design specifications as set out in their trap use instructions published on the website of Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture on 1st January 2019. The trap must be positioned in relation to the baffle or baffles and to the side of the tunnel so that it conforms with those specifications..

(3) In entry 5 (DOC 200 and DOC 250), for the conditions in Column (2), substitute—

The traps are to be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, mink, rats, stoats and weasels. Where used in a closed-end tunnel configuration, the trap may only be used for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, mink, rats, stoats and weasels. Where used in a run-through configuration, the trap may be used only for the purpose of killing or taking rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of capturing, killing or injuring non-target species whilst not compromising the killing or taking of target species. The tunnel may be closed - end or a run-through configuration. The tunnel must include an internal baffle arrangement that conforms to the type described in the Department of Conservation’s design specifications as set out in their trap use instructions published on the website of Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture on 1st January 2019. The trap must be positioned in relation to the baffle or baffles and to the side of the tunnel so that it conforms with those specifications..

(4) In entry 6 (Fenn Vermin Trap Mark I, Vermin Trap Mark II, Vermin Trap Mark III and Vermin Trap Mark IV (Heavy Duty))—

(a)In column (1) (type and make of trap) omit “Vermin Trap Mark I, Vermin Trap Mark II, Vermin Trap Mark III and”,

(b)In column (2) for “traps are” substitute “trap is”.

(5) In column (2) of entry 12 (Kania Trap 2000), for “and used in such a way that minimises” substitute “entered via an artificial or natural tunnel suitable for minimising”.

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