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List of priority habitats and species in England (‘Section 41 habitats and species’) for public bodies, landowners and funders to use for biodiversity conservation.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
How to stop harmful weeds spreading onto land used for grazing livestock or growing crops, how to dispose of them and how to report them if they’ve spread.
Responsibilities for visitors to the countryside and those who manage the land.
What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.
How to assess a planning application when there are bats on or near a proposed development site.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the stone wall restoration item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow gapping-up item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the species management plan item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the livestock troughs item.
What you must do to avoid harming badgers and when you’ll need a licence.
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.
What you must do to avoid harming bats and when you’ll need a licence.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the tree surgery item.
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow coppicing item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the supply and plant tree item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the pipework associated with livestock troughs item.
What to include in a habitat management and monitoring plan (HMMP) to improve biodiversity for the long term.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the rainwater goods item.
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