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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 winter bird food option.
What you must do to avoid harming badgers and when you’ll need a licence.
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 permanent grassland with very low inputs (outside SDAs) option.
As a land owner or manager, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
How to assess a planning application when there are great crested newts on or near a proposed development site.
Apply to join the Natural England great crested newt district level licensing scheme as a developer, ecologist or landowner.
Apply to control wild birds for air safety, conservation, public health and safety or to prevent disease or agricultural damage.
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 legume and herb-rich swards option.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the concrete yard renewal item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the wooden field gate item.
Get help to improve water and air quality, and reduce flood risk on agricultural land.
Find out what to do and how much it costs to register a biodiversity gain site.
Download and use Natural England's maps and data on the natural environment.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the two year sown legume fallow option.
What you must do to avoid harming bats and when you’ll need a licence.
Find out what you need to do to keep wild birds or animals legally and safely, including when you need a licence and how to get one.
When you need to apply for consent, how to apply, and the works that you can do without consent.
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