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Find out about eligibility and requirements for the woodland management plan item.
Find out about flood risk activity exemptions, which used to need flood defence consent, and how to register them.
The Department for Education's (DfE) sustainability leadership and climate action plans initiative.
A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier.
Outcome of Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7 which commenced on 24 July 2025.
You must not supply certain single-use plastic items in England, except for some exemptions.
Find out how to become a volunteer to support nature conservation where you live or work.
Check if you need a licence or phytosanitary certificate to export or move plants and plant products.
How to apply for licences and stay compliant if you use, breed or supply animals under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
What to do if your land is affected by an extreme weather event, such as flooding, extreme heat or a prolonged period of very dry or wet weather.
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.
How to assess sector-specific planning applications that could affect air quality on a protected site.
Countryside Stewardship agreement holders must follow these Terms and Conditions if they applied for an agreement on or after 5 January 2026.
Find out what waste exemptions are and when you need to register them. Understand waste exemption conditions and charges.
Guidance for businesses that import meat, dairy, eggs and animal products for human consumption. Check import rules, restrictions and what documents you need.
We’re seeking views on proposed class exemptions from the requirement to hold a load control licence in respect of a new load control licensing framework being introduced as part of the SSES programme under the Electricity A…
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the large wildlife box item.
Information on the restrictions affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
When and how to identify your lambs and sheep with tags.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the species management plan item.
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