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Rules to follow if you’re moving animals or animal products from one country to another and transiting through Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), known as ‘landbridge’ movements.
Where Great Britain will accept verifiable PDF GB health certificates from, to import live animals and animal products through TRACES or other systems.
How to spot anthrax, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
The criteria you must meet to secure a licence to release Eurasian beavers into the wild in England.
Find out if your ivory item may qualify for the pre-1918 outstandingly high artistic, cultural or historical value exemption, how to apply and what to do if it is refused or revoked.
How the Environment Agency and its partners will maintain and upgrade flood defences in the Thames Estuary to adapt to rising sea levels.
How to deal with wild birds causing a health or safety issue, or a problem on your farm or fishery and when you need a licence.
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) contact details for private vets, Official Veterinarians, and others in an official capacity.
Countryside Stewardship agreement holders must follow these terms and conditions if they applied for an agreement after 5 January 2023.
Plants and wood that need a plant passport for movement within Great Britain, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
Find out about compensation arrangements for animals culled by the government as part of certain disease control strategies.
How to get certified as an organic farmer in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), and funding available to convert and manage your land.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
A list of places where you can bring consignments of plants, seeds and produce into the UK, including ports and airports.
Guidance for businesses on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012.
Official Government Buying Standards (GBS) for food and catering services
Check for listed disinfectants for aquaculture; or apply to have your product listed.
How to find out which sort of commons registrations authority you are and how you must maintain your registers.
Find out if your land is in a nitrate vulnerable zone (NVZ) and how to appeal.
What to include in a holding register, including how to record pig movements and taking an annual inventory.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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