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How to assess a planning application when there are water voles on or near a proposed development site.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the pipework associated with livestock troughs item.
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Find out about eligibility and requirements for the create or restore ponds up to 2 hectares item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the planting standard hedgerow tree item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the scrub control and felling diseased trees item.
How to assess a planning application when there are otters on or near a proposed development site.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the assessing woodland condition item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the above ground tanks item.
Ecologists can use European protected species (EPS) policies on development sites to benefit EPS by changing survey, mitigation or compensation methods.
How to assess planning proposals that may affect great crested newts if the developer applies to use the Natural England district level licensing (DLL) scheme.
Find out how to become a volunteer to support nature conservation where you live or work.
Find out how to buy statutory biodiversity credits.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the top wiring - stone wall item.
How to get plant breeders' rights and what protection it gives your plant varieties.
Find out about eligibility and requirements to carry out customised capital works to manage specific sites or species.
How to control rabbits on your property or business using traps, snares and other methods.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) Regulations protect uncultivated, semi-natural and rural land. Find out when and how to get permission to make changes to land.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the earth bank restoration item.
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