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When and how to measure a habitat or development’s impact on biodiversity.
Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to apply for an export health certificate.
Current list of designated bathing waters in England.
Sign in or create an account for your organisation to report packaging data. This means it can comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
What counts as a statutory nuisance and how councils can deal with complaints by issuing an abatement notice.
Find out about the SFI actions for soils, what land is eligible for each action, and what you need to do to get paid.
How councils and national park authorities should deal with the removal of abandoned vehicles from land in the open air and roads.
The signs of bluetongue virus and how you must report it in sheep, cattle and other livestock.
Standard rules and bespoke permits for using, treating, storing and disposing of waste. Check if you need a permit and find out how to apply.
Read the guidance to help you make your claim for payment using the Rural Payments service or a claim form.
When your waste operation does not need a permit but you may need to register.
How to get an export health certificate to export or move live animals and animal products from Great Britain to the EU, Northern Ireland or non-EU countries.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare on farms, in transport, at markets and at slaughter.
Permits for installations, medium combustion plant, specified generator, waste or mining waste operations, water discharge or groundwater activities, or work on or near a main river or sea defence.
Get permission or a licence to trap crayfish, eels, elvers, salmon, sea trout, lamprey and smelt in England. How to apply and rules to follow.
How enforcement officers can apply the conformation standard to check if a dog is an XL Bully.
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Check if you need to apply for an environmental permit, formerly known as a flood defence consent, and get the forms you need.
Check the transport companies and routes you can use to bring your pet cat, dog or ferret to England, Scotland or Wales.
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