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The Spring Traps Approval (Wales) Order 2012

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Type and make of trapConditions
Aldrich Spring Activated Animal Snare — manufacturer: Mr D Schimetz, PO Box 158, Sekiu, Washington 98381, USA.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing or taking large, non-indigenous, mammalian carnivores.
The trap must be used in accordance with the instructions (if any) provided by the manufacturer.
BMI Magnum 55 — manufacturer: Butera Manufacturing Industries, 1068 E 134th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44110 — 2248, USA.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing or taking rats and mice. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
BMI Magnum 110 — manufacturer: Butera Manufacturing Industries, 1068 E 134th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44110 — 2248, USA.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, stoats, weasels, rats and mice. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
BMI Magnum 116 — manufacturer: Butera Manufacturing Industries, 1068 E 134th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44110 — 2248, USA.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, mink, rabbits, stoats, weasels, rats and mice. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
DOC 150 — manufacturer: the Department of Conservation, Wellington, New Zealand.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in the tunnel provided by the manufacturer of the trap for use in the UK and must be used in accordance with the instructions (if any) provided by the manufacturer.
DOC 200 — manufacturer: the Department of Conservation, Wellington, New Zealand.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, mink, rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in the tunnel provided by the manufacturer of the trap for use in the UK and must be used in accordance with the instructions (if any) provided by the manufacturer.
DOC 250 — manufacturer: Department of Conservation, Wellington, New Zealand.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, mink, rabbits, rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in the tunnel provided by the manufacturer of the trap for use in the UK and must be used in accordance with the instructions (if any) provided by the manufacturer.
Fenn Rabbit Trap Mark I — manufacturer: Mr A A Fenn of FHT Works, High Street, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire.The trap shall be used only for the killing or taking of rabbits. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
Fenn Vermin Trap Mark I, Vermin Trap Mark II, Vermin Trap Mark III and Vermin Trap Mark IV (Heavy Duty) — manufacturer: Mr A A Fenn of FHT Works, High Street, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire and specified in British Patent Specification No 763,891 and as illustrated in figures 1 to 3 of that Specification.The traps shall be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, stoats, weasels, rats and mice. The traps must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
Fenn Vermin Trap Mark VI (Dual Purpose) — manufacturer: Mr A A Fenn of FHT Works, Hoopers Lane, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire and specified in British Patent Specification No 763,891.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, mink, rabbits, stoats, weasels, rats and mice. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
Fuller Trap — manufacturer: Fuller Industries, Three Trees, Loxwood Road, Bucks Green, Rudgwick, Sussex.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels. The trap must be fitted with an artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
Imbra Trap Mark I and Mark II — manufacturer: James S Low and Sons Ltd, Atholl Smithy, Atholl Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire and specified in British Patent Specification No 682,427 and as illustrated in figures 1 to 4 of that Specification.The traps shall be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, rabbits, stoats, weasels, rats and mice. The traps must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
Juby Trap — manufacturer: the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Whitehall Place, London SW1 and specified in British Patent Specification No 813,066 and as illustrated in figures 1 to 3 of that Specification.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, rabbits, stoats, weasels, rats and mice. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
Kania Trap 2000 — manufacturer: C E Kania Corporation, 124-21, 10405, Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, mink, stoats, weasels, rats and mice. The trap must be fitted with an artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
Kania Trap 2500 — manufacturer: Kania Industries Inc, 63 Centennial Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, V9R 6N6.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing edible dormice (glis glis) (1), grey squirrels, mice, mink, rabbits, rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
Lloyd Trap — manufacturer: the National Research Corporation, and specified in British Patent Specification No 987,113 and as illustrated in figures 1 to 3 of that Specification.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, stoats, weasels, rats and mice. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
Nooski Rat Trap — manufacturer: Nooski Trap Systems, PO Box 1240, 50 White Street, Rotorua, New Zealand.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing rats. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
Nooski Mouse Trap — manufacturer: Nooski Trap Systems, PO Box 1240, 50 White Street, Rotorua, New Zealand.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing mice. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
Sawyer Trap — manufacturer: James S Low and Sons Ltd, Atholl Smithy, Atholl Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, stoats, weasels, rats and mice. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
Skinns Superior Squirrel Trap — manufacturer: E.Skinns Ltd, Witham Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6QX.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
Solway Spring Trap Mk 4 — manufacturer: Solway Feeders Ltd, Main Street, Dundrennan, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4QH.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing edible dormice (glis glis) (2), grey squirrels, mice, rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
Solway Spring Trap Mk 6 — manufacturer: Solway Feeders Ltd, Main Street, Dundrennan, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4QH.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing edible dormice (glis glis) (3), grey squirrels, mice, mink, rabbits, rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
Springer No 4 Multi-purpose (Heavy Duty) — manufacturer: AB Country Products Ltd, Troy Industrial Estate, Jill Lane, Sambourne, Near Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, stoats, weasels, rats and mice. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
Springer No 6 Multi-purpose — manufacturer: of AB Country Products Ltd, Troy Industrial Estate, Jill Lane, Sambourne, Near Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels, mink, rabbits, stoats, weasels, rats and mice. The trap must be set in a natural or artificial tunnel which is suitable for minimising the chances of injuring or killing non-target species whilst not compromising the capture and killing of target species.
VS Squirrel Trap — manufacturer : Pescon Services, 394 York Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4ENThe trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing or taking grey squirrels. The trap must be set in the tunnel provided by the manufacturer of the trap for use in the UK and must be used in accordance with the instructions (if any) provided by the manufacturer.
WCS Collarum — manufacturer: Wildlife Control Supplies, LLC, PO Box 538, East Granby, Connecticut 06026, USA.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of restraining foxes.
WCS Tube Trap — manufacturer: Wildlife Control Supplies, LLC, PO Box 538, East Granby, Connecticut 06026, USA.The trap shall be used only for the purpose of killing grey squirrels, mink, rats, stoats and weasels. The trap must be set in the tunnel provided by the manufacturer of the trap for use in the UK and must be used in accordance with the instructions (if any) provided by the manufacturer.
Wise Trap 110, 160, 200 and 250 — manufacturer: WiseCon A/S, Skovgaardsvej 25, DK-3200 Selsinge, Denmark.The traps are to be used only for the purpose of killing rats. The traps must be set in a sewer, drainpipe or similar structure, and must be used in accordance with the instructions (if any) provided by the manufacturer.
(1)

See, however, section 11(2)(b) of, and Schedule 6 to, the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69). By virtue of those provisions, whether or not the trap in question is approved by this Order, it is an offence to use any trap for the purpose of taking or killing any dormouse, except pursuant to a licence granted by the appropriate authority under section 16 of that Act.

(2)

See, however, section 11(2)(b) of, and Schedule 6 to, the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69). By virtue of those provisions, whether or not the trap in question is approved by this Order, it is an offence to use any trap for the purpose of taking or killing any dormouse, except pursuant to a licence granted by the appropriate authority under section 16 of that Act.

(3)

See, however, section 11(2)(b) of, and Schedule 6 to, the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69). By virtue of those provisions, whether or not the trap in question is approved by this Order, it is an offence to use any trap for the purpose of taking or killing any dormouse, except pursuant to a licence granted by the appropriate authority under section 16 of that Act.

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