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As the owner or occupier of land with a public right of way across it, you must keep the route visible and not obstruct or endanger users.
How a competent authority must decide if a plan or project proposal that affects a European site can go ahead.
Find out about Natural England's progress with improving coastal access in England.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
List of priority habitats and species in England (‘Section 41 habitats and species’) for public bodies, landowners and funders to use for biodiversity conservation.
Map showing the location of Natural England's offices and area teams.
Find out how you can control pests on your property - help from professionals, methods you can and cannot use, protecting wildlife, getting a wildlife licence
Apply for a licence to carry out work that may affect bats, find out if you need to pay and how to report your actions.
Responsibilities for visitors to the countryside and those who manage the land.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
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