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Find information about Countryside Stewardship options, capital items and supplements
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Open and closed season for hunting, what you can use and the wildlife you can hunt
You must follow the rules for hunting and shooting wildlife including:…
You can shoot certain species of game birds, quarry birds and waterfowl…
There are different rules for foxes, deer and other mammals. Foxes It’s…
Manuals explain the scheme rules and How to apply guides will help you with your application
Report a dead or injured animal such as a badger, fox or domestic pet found on the road
Everything rural businesses need to know about the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) in 2020
Rights of way and right to roam - access rights of way, open access and permissive access land, use common lands, the Countryside Code, report problems
As a land owner, occupier or authorised person, use this general licence to kill or take certain wild birds to conserve wild birds and to conserve flora and fauna.
How to identify, prevent spread and dispose of Japanese knotweed.
England-wide action for nature: Natural England brings government, conservationists, businesses, farmers and landowners together to drive forward the delivery of an England-wide network for nature.
Manual for all Mid Tier multi-year (including Water Capital item) agreements and Wildlife Offers agreements starting on 1 January 2021
When you need consent for a proposed operation or management change on land in a SSSI and how to apply.
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.
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
As a land owner, occupier or authorised person, use this general licence to kill or take certain wild birds to prevent serious damage.
Find protected areas, check if your business or home is near one and what environmental restrictions apply
Vacancies, staff pay and benefits.
Use a general licence for activities that carry a low risk to the conservation or welfare of a protected species.
Responsibilities for visitors to the countryside and those who manage the land.
Find out how to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink in order to protect your property or business.
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