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  • Information for developers and local planning authorities explaining statutory biodiversity credits, and the process of buying them.

  • Find out when you must use a Defra-approved disinfectant, which product to use, and in what concentration.

  • This code provides practical guidance on how to meet your waste duty of care requirements in England and Wales.

  • The Allocation Framework sets out the rules for Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7 (AR7) and the eligibility requirements applicants must satisfy.

  • How the Environment Agency charges for activities that need an environmental permit and the charges you must pay.

  • How to get a flock or herd mark for livestock (including those kept as pets) and keep your registered details up to date.

  • What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.

  • You must not supply certain single-use plastic items in England, except for some exemptions.

  • Find out which licence you might need to carry out work that affects wildlife and its habitat, how to apply and when you might need to pay.

  • How to import plants, fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, trees, seeds and used agricultural machinery to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) from the EU, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.

  • Capital grant support is available for the development of new and existing low and zero-carbon heat networks. This page contains guidance and details of how to apply via Triple Point.

  • Funding for local authorities and social housing landlords to improve the energy performance of social homes in England.

  • Find out how to claim for animal health and welfare reviews and endemic disease follow-ups.

  • Prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.

  • What you need to do if you keep, grow, find or sell certain invasive plant species and your responsibilities to prevent their spread.

  • U8 exemption allows you to recycle waste that does not need treating before being used. This helps reduce the use of virgin materials.

  • Information about the programme, including how to register a Combined Heat and Power scheme for certification online using the Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance portal.

  • Guidance on applying for a licence to fell growing trees using our Felling Licence Online service.

  • Smart meters put consumers in control of their energy use, allowing them to adopt energy efficiency measures that can help save money on their energy bills and offset price increases.

  • Supplementary guidance to Treasury’s Green Book providing government analysts with rules for valuing energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions.