A call for applications for a special autumn live-capturing licence, which would permit the limited trapping of song thrush and golden plover has been issued by the Malta Environment and Planning Authority.
Only those in possession of a valid Carnet de Chasse for the years 2012-2013 issued in terms of the Wild Birds Regulations of 2006 are eligible to apply for the licence.
Applicants must also be able to show that the trapping sites from where the live-capturing will be carried out have been registered with the Commissioner of Police.
Application forms may be collected from all MaltaPost branches in Malta and Gozo They may also be downloaded from the MEPA website.
They have to be submitted between tomorrow and Monday MaltaPost branches during office hours.
http://www.mepa.org.mt/biodiversity-autumntrapping2012