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* ''Felis silvestris'' is native to Europe, and would exist here without human intervention.
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* ''Felis silvestris'' is species native to Europe, and would exist here without human intervention.
 
* The impact of this species on wild bird and mammal species must be recognised.
 
* The impact of this species on wild bird and mammal species must be recognised.
* However, the relative size of the feral population, the impact of climate and public policy responsibilities for TNR programmes should be taken into account when making recommendations to control the activities of pet cats.
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* However, the relative size of the wild and feral cat populations, the impact of climate and public policy responsibilities for TNR programmes should be taken into account when making recommendations to control the activities of pet cats.
* The impact on birds and mammals should not be generalised from countries where ''Felis silvestris'' is native to those where it is not, and vice versa.
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* The impact on birds and mammals should not be generalised from countries where ''Felis silvestris'' is native to those where it is not (such as the USA), and vice versa.
 
* Increasing bird numbers by feeding birds and providing an insect and bird friendly garden does not appear to increase predation risk.  
 
* Increasing bird numbers by feeding birds and providing an insect and bird friendly garden does not appear to increase predation risk.  
 
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