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Licences to release non-native species into the wild
Apply for a licence to introduce, keep or farm non-native fish, lobsters and crayfish.
What you need to do if you keep, grow, find or sell certain invasive plant species and your responsibilities to prevent their spread.
What the government is doing to support native livestock breeds in the UK.
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.
What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.
Forms to apply for permits to move and use non-native animals and plants.
How to apply for a licence to import, release or keep non-native animals.
How to stop the spread and dispose of invasive non-native plants that can harm the environment in England.
Licences for activities affecting non-native (alien) species.
Providing a framework on how to minimise the risks posed by invasive non-native species.
Get a licence to release non-native bumblebees in commercial glasshouses as part of the Tomato Growers Association bee pollinator research project.
Good practice guidance on woodland management and planning, including species conservation, for owners of ancient and native woodland.
Practical, take-home messages from research commissioned by Forestry Commission, Natural England and Woodland Trust.
Register the source of the seed used in your Higher Level Stewardship agreement (form NE-BNS).
Apply for a licence to move and keep certain non-native (alien) species for animal welfare purposes.
Use the CRAY2 form to apply for a licence to keep non-native crayfish in England and Wales
The Government’s statement on England’s ancient and native woodland and ancient and veteran trees.
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