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Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow laying item.
List of priority habitats and species in England (‘Section 41 habitats and species’) for public bodies, landowners and funders to use for biodiversity conservation.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the flower-rich margins and plots option.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the legume and herb-rich swards option.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
Read the guidance to help you make your claim for payment using the Rural Payments service or a claim form.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the management of hedgerows option.
What you must do to avoid harming great crested newts and when you’ll need a licence.
How land managers can combine biodiversity units and nutrient credits, and sell them alongside other environmental payments.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow gapping-up item.
As a land owner or manager, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the wooden field gate item.
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.
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the cattle grazing supplement.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the nectar flower mix option.
Find out what to do if you need to register a biodiversity gain site and record allocation of off-site biodiversity gains to a development at the same time.
Find out how to buy statutory biodiversity credits.
Map showing the location of Natural England's offices and area teams.
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