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When you're exempt from needing an environmental permit for letting vegetation cuttings fall into rivers, streams, lakes and canals.
Resilient energy networks are critical for energy security, and a strengthening of our electricity network will ensure we can meet challenges from an increasing diversified energy mix.
How local councils and internal drainage boards (IDBs) can make byelaws to prevent an increase in flood risk or to manage land drainage.
How to assess a planning application when there are freshwater pearl mussels on or near a proposed development site.
How to apply for a several order or a regulating order: application process and documents required.
How to spot glanders and farcy, what to do if you suspect them and measures to prevent their spread.
The CMA has launched a review into the veterinary services market for household pets.
What businesses need to do to import ‘relevant’ nuclear materials into the UK.
The requirements for packaging LHGW
Access to forests and woodland improves physical and mental health. It creates a better understanding of nature, and why we need to protect and nurture it.
Find out what a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) agri-environment mirror agreement is, including 5 in 10 agreements, and when you would get one.
Apply to temporarily include a non-organic ingredient in organic food or drink you sell in the UK.
How to notify the Marine Management Organisation that you are carrying out a seismic or geophysical survey.
Information for farmers about inspections the Animal and Plant Health Agency carries out on crops and seeds for signs of disease.
The groundwater protection code of practice on how to prevent pollution from petrol, diesel and other fuel tanks.
Private non-validated or unapproved TB testing in cattle carried out by private vets in England, conditions for testing and how to get permission from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
You must register and declare ozone-depleting substances (ODS) for laboratory or analytical uses.
Tuberculosis (TB) testing in zoos, safari parks and other collections, the qualifications needed and when vets and Official Veterinarians must apply for permission from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
A summary of the main programmes and strategic initiatives to protect and improve the water environment.
Find out when and how to take samples, and what happens if one of your flocks tests positive.
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