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How developers can create and enhance habitat on-site to deliver biodiversity net gain (BNG).
We’re the government’s adviser for the natural environment in England. We help to protect and restore our natural world. Natural England is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
How fishing is assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPA)
How to find and use the statistics and analysis from the People and Nature Surveys for England.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). MMO also manages marine licensable activities through our marine licensing system.
How the Ministry of Justice is embedding sustainability throughout our estate and operations.
How the Ministry of Defence estate is adapting to climate change, including nature conservation on the estate.
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...
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
Events taking place during National Nature Reserves Week to showcase the benefits that National Nature Reserves bring to nature and people.
Use National Character Area profiles to find descriptions, facts and data about the different landscapes of England.
International Climate Finance is a UK government commitment to support developing countries to respond to the challenges and opportunities of climate change.
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.
Competent authorities must help to protect wild bird habitats on land and at sea, and avoid pollution to protect wild bird populations.
Find protected areas, check if your business or home is near one and what environmental restrictions apply.
Cumbria’s globally rare temperate rainforest to be enhanced and celebrated
This series brings together all documents relating to biodiversity and wildlife statistics.
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