Summary of unit background, content & assessment
Common situations leading to wildlife rescue and common casualty species; introduction to ‘industry' structure and relevant legislation

BTEC Nationals Unit

Mullineaux, E. et. al, (2003) BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties Ch.1 (general background), Ch.5 (legislation)

N.J. Reeve & M.P. Huijser (1999), Mortality factors affecting wild hedgehogs: a study of records from wildlife rescue centres. Lutra, vol. 42 pages 7- 24

http://www.bwrc.org.uk/ - 'Legislation' page

Mullineaux et. al, (2003) BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties Ch.1 (general background) Ch 2. (principles of treatment) Ch 3. (rehabilitation & release)

Cooper, J.E. et. al, (2006) Ethical and legal implications of treating casualty wild animals. In Practice Vol. 28 pages 2-6

Bolton , M. (1997) Conservation and the use of wildlife resources. Chapman & Hall, London

http://www.bwrc.org.uk/ - Legislation page

http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide

INSECTIVOROUS MAMMALS
Hedgehog 1
Species identification (adults and juveniles), physiological and behavioural characteristics; ecology and population dynamics; relevant legislation; common situations leading to rescue, methods of capture, handling and transport; assessment, first aid and treatment and initial accommodation; euthanasia policy

WILDPro Electronic Encyclopaedia module Wildlife First Aid and Care (http://usgs.wildlifeinformation.org/)

Mullineaux et. al, (2003) BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties Ch.6 (hedgehogs) & Ch.8 (other insectivores)

N.J. Reeve & M.P. Huijser (1999), Mortality factors affecting wild hedgehogs: a study of records from wildlife rescue centres,  Lutra, vol. 42 pages 7- 24

Molony, S.E. et. al,. (2006) The effect of translocation and temporary captivity on wildlife rehabilitation success: an experimental study using European hedgehogs ( Erinaceus europaeus) Biological Conservation 130 530-537.

Birds of prey and owls

WILDPro Electronic Encyclopaedia module Wildlife First Aid and Care (http://usgs.wildlifeinformation.org/)

Mullineaux et. al, (2003) BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties Ch.22

Guidance notes and codes of practice for Raptor Rehabilitators (2001) Raptor Rescue

Ramsden, D.J., (2003) Barn owls and major roads: results and recommendations from a 15 year research project. The Barn Owl Trust. http://www.barnowltrust.org.uk/infopage.html?Id=180

Chitty, J. The injured bird of prey Part 1: Legal and logistical issues. UK Vet -Companion Animal Volume 11 - Issue 3 & The injured Bird of Prey Part 2: Decision-making, feeding and biosecurity. Companion Animal - Volume 11 - Issue 4. http://www.ukvet.co.uk/

The practising wildlife rehabilitator
Skills, resources & policies - ethics revisited, health & safety, notifiable diseases

British Wildlife Rehabilitation Council Guidelines for Wildlife Rehabilitation Units (BWRC c/o RSPCA Wildlife Dept., The Causeway, Horsham, West Sussex , RH12 1HG)

WILDPro Electronic Encyclopaedia module Wildlife First Aid and Care (http://usgs.wildlifeinformation.org/)

Miller, E.A. (3 rd Ed. 2000) Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation. NWRA & IWRC.

http://www.iwrc-online.org/pub/Standards%203rd%20Edition.pdf

Mullineaux et. al, (2003) BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties Ch3

Molony, S.E. et. al,. (2006) The effect of translocation and temporary captivity on wildlife rehabilitation success: an experimental study using European hedgehogs ( Erinaceus europaeus) Biological Conservation 130 530-537

Post-release monitoring

Molony, S.E., et. al., (2007) factors that can be used to predict release rates for wildlife casualties. Animal Welfare 2007, 16: 361-367. ISSN 0962-7286.

Module summary
The future for wildlife rehabilitation?

Defra Wildlife Health Strategy: http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/vetsurveillance/species/wildlife/hws.htm

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