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Find out where the public access rules have been relaxed so that you can ride a horse or cycle on an NNR in England.
How to apply for a licence to hire out horses, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
How to spot African horse sickness, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Apply to control wild birds, including the lesser black-backed gull and herring gull, to conserve plants and animals or protect public health and safety.
Apply to control wild birds for air safety, conservation, public health and safety or to prevent disease or agricultural damage.
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export meat to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
How to dispose of dead wild birds or ask for them to be removed.
What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.
Find out which licence you might need to carry out work that affects wildlife and its habitat, how to apply and when you might need to pay.
Information to help you answer your query before you contact us.
Guidance on section 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act, which prevents the wild release of certain plants and animals in England and Wales.
How to manage the burial of animal remains to prevent or limit groundwater pollution.
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Technical advice and guidance for licence holders.
Apply for a licence to sell captive birds without the correct close ring (excluding diurnal birds of prey) and find out how to report your actions.
Find out if you can remove or work on countryside hedgerows.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare.
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