Question reference: S6W-15371
- Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 23 February 2023
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Current status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 8 March 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to tackle any increase in the number of feral pigs in Scotland, in light of reported concerns raised by rural stakeholders.
Answer
The primary responsibility for controlling feral pig populations in the wild lies with land managers who should work in partnership with local communities.
It is an offence under Section 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to release any type of pig, including wild boar. It is also an offence to allow them to escape from captivity.
Further information can be found on the NatureScot website at Managing feral pigs in Scotland | NatureScot