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Find out how new woodland can enhance landscape character as well as a wide range of benefits to the woodland owner and society.
Find out when you can use rebated diesel, biodiesel or kerosene in vehicles and other machinery.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Find out about the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) actions for buffer strips, what land is eligible and what you need to do to get paid.
How to carry out and use landscape and seascape character assessments.
Find out how the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) handles your personal data
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process.
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
Guidance to help local councils in developing policies for renewable and low carbon energy and identifies the planning considerations.
Competent authorities must help to protect wild bird habitats on land and at sea, and avoid pollution to protect wild bird populations.
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