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Explains the legislation governing Tree Preservation Orders and tree protection in conservation areas.
Advises on enhancing and conserving the historic environment.
Get information from your local council about asbestos in your home and how to dispose of it safely
How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to the ground.
Guidance for assay offices on how to cancel or obliterate an ancient hallmark under the Hallmarking Act 1973.
You need an exhumation licence if you are removing human remains from the ground
How to stop the spread and dispose of invasive non-native plants that can harm the environment in England.
If you suspect anyone of illegal felling then you can check if permission exists and, if necessary, report the incident to the Forestry Commission.
What rentcharges are, how to apply to pay only your share of ('apportion') a rentcharge, or apply to buy out ('redeem') your rentchange.
Application form for a licence to remove buried human remains (including cremated remains).
How to apply to remove land from a title plan and what happens once you have made your application.
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
Object to a company's application to be removed from the companies register - how to find out if a company's applied for insolvency, who can object, how to object, what happens next.
How to safely and legally dispose of dead farm animals and horses.
How HS2 will compensate and mitigate the loss of ancient woodland habitat where it cannot be reasonably avoided as a result of essential works.
You have 28 days after the scheduling decision notification in which to challenge the decision.
Report a dead or injured animal such as a badger, fox or domestic pet found on the road
Information on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for forestry projects in England. Guidance on whether you need to submit an EIA application form to the Forestry Commission.
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