Wildlife regulation

Introduction

To protect biodiversity several EU-directives regulate legal hunting of wildlife

Case metrics

Key statistics

100%

of wildlife regulation permits in Denmark are now processed through F2

80+

years of continuous data to inform wildlife management and hunting regulations in Denmark

101

invasive species that Denmark regulates and enforces restrictions against

The challenge

Ensuring compliance and efficiency in wildlife permit management

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating wildlife management in compliance with EU directives that protect biodiversity. While hunting regulations are in place to safeguard wildlife, exceptions must be made when wildlife poses a serious risk to health, aviation security, flora, fauna, or agricultural production. Landowners must be able to apply for permits to regulate wildlife, but at the same time, authorities must ensure that these permits align with EU regulations.

The permit application and reporting process required landowners to specify species and location, report permits to local police once granted, and submit post-action reports. Authorities then compiled data to ensure EU compliance.

Balancing compliance with EU regulations, efficient permit processing, and wildlife protection could be a challenge. Regulators needed a structured way to evaluate applications based on species-specific rules and geographic data, which included monitoring high-activity areas, ensuring timely reporting, and maintaining a clear case overview. The Danish EPA required a solution that could streamline permit applications while maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting wildlife.

The solution

Automating wildlife permits with a fully digital case management system

The Danish EPA and the Nature Agency implemented a fully digital F2 Platform to streamline permit applications, automate decision-making, and ensure compliance with EU wildlife regulations. The system provides an end-to-end process from application submission to decision-making, reporting, and control.

A dynamic application form adapts to species-specific regulations, ensuring applicants provide necessary details. GIS mapping integration allows precise location identification, helping authorities make informed decisions. Applications meeting objective criteria are automatically approved, while others are flagged for manual review.

Once a permit is granted, the system ensures permit holders are reminded to report their actions. Aggregated data enables authorities to report permits and wildlife management activities to the EU while GIS integration helps monitor high-activity areas for targeted control efforts.

The new digital case management system replaces the previous solution with a compliant and transparent platform. All applications, decisions, and actions are logged, ensuring a clear case overview and efficient processing, whether automated or manually reviewed.

The result

Fast, transparent, and compliant wildlife regulation

The implementation of the F2 Platform has transformed wildlife regulation management, ensuring faster processing, improved compliance, and enhanced transparency. By automating application handling and integrating GIS mapping, the system enables real-time monitoring of high-activity areas, helping authorities direct their efforts more effectively.

Landowners now receive faster permit approvals, allowing them to manage wildlife without unnecessary delays. At the same time, authorities maintain strict adherence to EU regulations, ensuring that wildlife protection measures remain a priority. The structured digital platform also simplifies reporting to the EU, as all permit data is systematically recorded and aggregated within the system.

By adopting F2 the Danish EPA has improved efficiency in wildlife regulation. The system enables faster decision-making, enhanced oversight, and streamlined reporting, ensuring effective wildlife management while maintaining compliance with international biodiversity protection standards.

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