Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Remove the otter’s protected species status
Closed
5,318 signatures
What the petition asks
The Eurasian otter (Lutra Lutra) is now firmly established in the river systems across the UK and appear to be in far greater numbers than anyone can recall.
We believe the protection afforded by a number of priority species lists and The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 should be removed as it is no longer appropriate, in order to protect and maintain a balanced riverine environment.
Timeline
| 8 Apr 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Oct 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
5,318
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
8 Apr 2021
Closed
8 Oct 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.