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On 13 September 2023, the House of Lords voted against government proposals intended to unlock 100,000 homes between now and 2030 whilst protecting and improving the environment.
How to apply for a grant for habitat creation using blended public and private funding.
The Natural History Museum (NHM) is home to life and earth science specimens comprising some 70 million items within 5 main collections: Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Palaeontology and Zoology. The museum is a world-renowned centre of research, specialising in taxonomy, identification...
The sale of land is determined by the potential number of homes that a housing developer or registered provider can build on a given site.
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
Government announces plan that will unblock housebuilding to deliver homes for local communities while protecting the environment.
How to use the calculators to work out a nutrient budget for residential developments in nutrient neutrality catchments.
Increase flood resilience with Natural Flood Management
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...
Purchase has been made possible thanks to Natural England’s Nutrient Mitigation Scheme supported by £30 million of government funding
Apply for a licence to move and keep certain non-native (alien) species for animal welfare purposes.
Guidance on the ventilation of indoor spaces to reduce the spread of respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Find protected areas, check if your business or home is near one and what environmental restrictions apply.
How to find and use the statistics and analysis from the People and Nature Surveys for England.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
The MENE survey provides trend data for how people experience the natural environment in England.
How to register an overseas entity and its beneficial owners or managing officers, so it can buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
Largest Passivhaus affordable housing scheme in the North West completed by ECF
How local authorities can select a site, and then declare and manage it as a local nature reserve (LNR).
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