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The government has set out a series of actions to steward our natural heritage and support responsible access to it.
How producers can get non-UK natural mineral waters recognised in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), or get UK products recognised overseas.
Apply for a licence to release non-native (alien) and schedule 9 species, or release native Eurasian beavers into secure enclosures, and how to report your actions.
Use this form to apply for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) screening decision for projects that will increase agricultural productivity of uncultivated land or semi-natural areas.
Your responsibilities as a public body when carrying out or approving works on or near sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).
Wildlife protection - find out if you need a licence to kill, disturb or move animals, birds or fish
Increase flood resilience with Natural Flood Management
This series brings together all documents relating to Natural Environment Statistics
Get advice from Natural England to help you comply with laws that protect wildlife and the natural environment.
Natural England's priorities for Nature recovery, for 2020 to 2025.
How to find and use the statistics and analysis from the People and Nature Surveys for England.
Apply to control wild birds for air safety, conservation, public health and safety or to prevent disease or agricultural damage.
What local authorities must do to grant recognition for natural mineral water and carry out ongoing checks.
This collection contains all of Natural England's corporate plans.
English Nature promoted the conservation of wildlife, geology and wild places. It was merged with the Countryside Agency and Rural Development Service to form Natural England in 2006.
Find out about the support you get to carry out a volunteer role safely and effectively.
The differences between the 3 types of bottled water, and what bottled water is exempt from the rules.
What we share, how we manage our social media accounts and the service you can expect to receive from us on these channels.
Find out more about the reserves, where they are, who manages them and what special features or opportunities they offer.
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