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Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
How the Ministry of Defence estate is adapting to climate change, including nature conservation on the estate.
Marine Conservation Zones protect our diverse species and habitats in the “blue belt” around the English Coast.
Seeking views on plans to introduce legislation for conservation covenants in England, allowing landowners to secure lasting conservation benefits.
Check with your local council before doing building work on your home if you live in a conservation area
Apply for a licence to kill, take, disturb or possess a protected species for survey, research or conservation work.
The annual Sanctuary Awards recognise the outstanding conservation and sustainability efforts across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) estate.
Apply for a licence to kill, take, disturb or possess wildlife for survey, research or conservation work, or to prevent stoats from damaging livestock.
How to apply for a licence to modify or remove dams, burrows and lodges at any time of year.
Apply for a licence for science or conservation purposes, or register for a class licence to visit roosts as a volunteer or do surveys; find out if you need to pay and how to report your actions.
Find out the measures the UK and EC are taking to reduce fishing industry threats to marine life, such as overfishing, finning, and bycatch
Find out about priority habitats and species, the value of ancient and native woodland and when it's appropriate to remove trees to restore open habitats.
The annual Ministry of Defence (MOD) Sanctuary Awards were held today, 19 March, recognising the outstanding sustainability and conservation efforts across the MOD in the past year.
Apply to control wild birds for air safety, conservation, public health and safety or to prevent disease or agricultural damage.
This page tells you how to identify common constraints and designations within your forestry project’s proposal area and sets out what you must consider or do in relation to individual constraints.
Environmental regulations and guidance on offshore oil and gas exploration and production, offshore gas unloading and storage and offshore carbon dioxide storage activities
Use site advice packages and supporting documents to help with site assessments and the impact of marine activity in sensitive areas.
How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.
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