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Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
Find out what Natural England is doing to improve enjoyment and benefit of the outdoors to a diverse range of visitors.
Find out more about the reserves, where they are, who manages them and what special features or opportunities they offer.
What local authorities must do to grant recognition for natural mineral water and carry out ongoing checks.
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
Lists of all natural mineral waters recognised in the UK, and English, Scottish and Welsh waters recognised by the EU, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein (EEA).
What you must do to avoid harming bats and when you’ll need a licence.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
When you need consent for a proposed operation or management change on land in a SSSI and how to apply.
What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.
Find out about the support you get to carry out a volunteer role safely and effectively.
How producers can get non-UK natural mineral waters recognised in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), or get UK products recognised overseas.
Licence and registration application information for companies that deal in precursor chemicals.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
This collection contains all of Natural England's corporate plans.
An accelerated licensing process may apply to some applications for dredging activity.
How to assess a planning application when there are bats on or near a proposed development site.
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