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Apply for a licence to move and keep certain non-native (alien) species for animal welfare purposes.
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.
Wildlife protection - find out if you need a licence to kill, disturb or move animals, birds or fish
Information for developers on how to avoid harming protected areas and species during development work.
Licences to release non-native species into the wild
Find out the measures the UK and EC are taking to reduce fishing industry threats to marine life, such as overfishing, finning, and bycatch
Advises on how to consider light within the planning system.
Molecular phylogenetic methods were used to examine the genetic diversity and species composition of trypanosomes
You need a licence to keep certain kinds of wild or dangerous animals: contact your council for more information
This series brings together all documents relating to Animals in science statistics
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.
Government launches new multi-million pound fund to create and restore wildlife-rich habitats.
How to assess a planning application when there are invertebrates on or near a proposed development site.
Find out which birds and animals may be spared from culling during an outbreak of an exotic animal disease.
63 projects awarded share of £14.5 million to support species recovery across England
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How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
Government partners with conservation charity ZSL to launch app update allowing tracking and logging of creatures in waters around British Overseas Territories.
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