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As a land owner or manager, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
Find out what you must do as a public body when carrying out or approving activities on or near sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).
How to use the calculators to work out a nutrient budget for residential developments in nutrient neutrality catchments.
Woodlands may be eligible for certain tax reliefs and exemptions, depending on the type of woodland and its purpose.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the create or restore ponds up to 2 hectares item.
How to assess a planning application when there are great crested newts on or near a proposed development site.
What you must do to avoid harming bats and when you’ll need a licence.
When you can get permission or a licence to trap crayfish in England. How to apply and rules to follow.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the stone wall restoration item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the supply and plant tree item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the tree guard (wood post and wire) item.
What you must do to avoid harming great crested newts and when you’ll need a licence.
Apply to control wild birds for air safety, conservation, public health and safety or to prevent disease or agricultural damage.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the woodland management plan item.
Register for a licence to survey barn owls to assess the effect of a development project on them.
Register for a licence to survey great crested newts for scientific, research or educational purposes, including informing development projects – and report actions taken under a licence.
What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow coppicing item.
Find out how to become a volunteer to support nature conservation where you live or work.
How to assess a planning application when there are badgers on or near a proposed development site.
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