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HS&E MAP practice question: Wildlife and protected sites (3 of 4)

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A breeding site of a European protected species is damaged by accident during site clearance.

What does GOV.UK say?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. It is only an offence if done on purpose
  2. B. It doesn't matter on private land
  3. C. It is fine if the animals have left
  4. D. It can be an offence, even by accident
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. It can be an offence even when accidental.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. The law applies on private land too.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Breeding and resting places are protected.
  • D. Right: Right. GOV.UK says damaging or destroying a breeding or resting place of a European protected species is an offence, even if it is accidental.

Explanation

Damaging breeding or resting places of European protected species is an offence, even by accident. Survey first.

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