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Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hard bases for livestock drinkers item.
How to assess a planning application when there are otters on or near a proposed development site.
How to know if land is common land, commoner and landowner rights over the land, and the groups you can set up to manage it.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the sediment ponds and traps item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the tree guard (tube and mesh) item.
Find out how to buy statutory biodiversity credits.
Find out about the aim and requirements for squirrel traps and maintenance.
The Species Recovery Programme has launched a new opportunity calling for ideas to support threatened species.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the livestock handling facilities item.
How to assess a planning application when there are reptiles on or near a proposed development site.
Apply to control wild birds for air safety, conservation, public health and safety or to prevent disease or agricultural damage.
How to assess a planning application when there are water voles on or near a proposed development site.
Find out what experience and references you need to support your application or registration, and what form your referees need to complete.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the create or restore grassland habitat item.
Find out if you can legally drive across common land or town and village greens to access your property.
When you need a licence, when you can burn and how to burn safely.
As a planning authority, find out how to review applications that might affect protected sites and areas.
How to assess a planning application when there are wild birds on or near a proposed development site.
Find out about extensions for CS Mid Tier agreements due to end in December 2025.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the creation of scrapes and gutters item.
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