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How a competent authority must decide if a plan or project proposal that affects a European site can go ahead.
Find out which birds and animals may be spared from culling during an outbreak of an exotic animal disease.
This environmental resource guide seeks to support the rollout of digital infrastructure in England, by providing greater awareness of climate adaptation, environmental improvements (biodiversity gains), and low carbon considerations. The guide is based on England jurisdiction, but has direct relevance...
How to assess a planning application when there are invertebrates on or near a proposed development site.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
Cath Denholm’s appointment as Interim Chair has been extended
How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.
As a land owner, occupier or authorised person, use this general licence to kill or take certain wild birds to conserve wild birds, flora or fauna of conservation concern.
Apply for a licence to introduce, keep or farm non-native fish, lobsters and crayfish.
How land managers, developers, local planning authorities and responsible bodies can enter into a legal agreement for biodiversity net gain.
Apply for a licence to disturb protected species of wild birds for science, education and conservation work and find out how to report your actions.
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