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How to assess a planning application when there are reptiles on or near a proposed development site.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the planting standard hedgerow tree item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the livestock handling facilities item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the agroforestry plan item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the planting fruit trees item.
Information for pest controllers about the rules for using glue traps to catch rodents and how to apply for a licence.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the yard inspection pit item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the tree guard (wood post and wire) item.
Use this service to estimate the cost of statutory biodiversity credits for a development.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the first flush rainwater diverters and downpipe filters item.
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 the aim and requirements for squirrel traps and maintenance.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the access capital items item.
When you need a licence, when you can burn and how to burn safely.
Find out about eligibility and requirements to carry out customised capital works to manage specific sites or species.
Find out about Natural England's work to improve coastal access.
How to assess a planning application when there are wild birds on or near a proposed development site.
Find out if you can legally drive across common land or town and village greens to access your property.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the resurfacing of gateways item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the historic and archaeological feature protection item.
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