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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Use this form to apply for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) screening decision for projects that will increase agricultural productivity of uncultivated land or semi-natural areas.
When you need an environmental permit, licence or to address planning considerations to mitigate nutrient pollution.
This series brings together all documents relating to Natural Environment Statistics
Guidance and calculators for working out nutrient budgets for proposed developments in 27 specific catchments.
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 assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
When you get a Special Nature Conservation Order (SNCO) and how to challenge it, what a stop notice means, and get consent for restricted activities that affect European sites.
Apply for a licence to manage and control certain non-native (alien) species.
How to register as a spring water producer, and the rules you must follow to produce and market spring water.
Find out about priority habitats and species, the value of ancient and native woodland and when it's appropriate to remove trees to restore open habitats.
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Use these forms if you need to apply for a consent decision to increase the productivity of land for agriculture.
Get help to classify edible vegetables, roots, tubers, herbs, spices, fruit, nuts and peel for import and export.
What to do if you’re bringing plants and products like wood and timber into Great Britain, including what certificates you'll need.
Use National Character Area profiles to find descriptions, facts and data about the different landscapes of England.
How to stop the spread and dispose of invasive non-native plants that can harm the environment in England.
Get advice from Natural England to help you comply with laws that protect wildlife and the natural environment.
How producers can get non-UK natural mineral waters recognised in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), or get UK products recognised overseas.
Find out how you can use natural options to reduce flooding in your area, who to contact for advice, and if you can get funding.
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