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Get help to improve water and air quality, and reduce flood risk on agricultural land.
How to get an export health certificate to export or move live animals and animal products from Great Britain to the EU, Northern Ireland or non-EU countries.
How to report dead wild birds.
How councils and national park authorities should deal with the removal of abandoned vehicles from land in the open air and roads.
Information to help you answer your query before you contact us.
An overview of the recyclability assessment methodology (RAM). Under extended producer responsibility for packaging, large producers must report the recyclability of some packaging materials
Definition of single-use vapes and reusable vapes, information on regulation and enforcement, and how to recycle vapes.
Standard rules and bespoke permits for using, treating, storing and disposing of waste. Check if you need a permit and find out how to apply.
Permits for installations, medium combustion plant, specified generator, waste or mining waste operations, water discharge or groundwater activities, or work on or near a main river or sea defence.
Guidance on what BNG is and how it affects land managers, developers and local planning authorities.
What counts as a statutory nuisance and how councils can deal with complaints by issuing an abatement notice.
How to identify, stop the spread and dispose of Japanese knotweed in England.
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
You must identify and classify your waste before you send it for recycling or disposal. This makes sure you or anyone handling your waste deals with it properly.
Apply for funding for a vet to visit your farm to reduce endemic diseases and conditions, increase animal productivity and improve animal welfare.
Use this service to apply for certificates and inspections if you export plants from England and Wales.
Annual laboratory confirmed UK sightings of the yellow-legged hornet, also known as Asian hornet (Vespa velutina).
The rules to follow when moving animals within a restricted zone, including to markets, shows and slaughterhouses.
Base fees for year 1 (2025 to 2026) of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Use this service to report using the BTV-3 vaccine in England or Wales.
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