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Map showing the local nature recovery strategy (LNRS) areas in England and the responsible authority who will lead the preparation of each strategy.
How to appeal a regulatory decision from the Environment Agency or challenge them if they fail to act in line with the Regulators’ Code.
As a local authority or local planning authority, when to publish your biodiversity report and what to include.
How to apply to be an authorised treatment facility (ATF) for ELVs, comply with ELV regulations and meet recycling targets.
Guidance from 31 March 2026 for waste collection authorities in England on ensuring good waste collection services for households.
Information on practices and procedures covered under the Plant Varieties Act 1997, the Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations 1998 and the Seeds Regulations 2001.
How to sell biodiversity units to developers for biodiversity net gain: explore the market, register a gain site and record allocations.
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
How to get a licence to breed dogs, and the conditions you must meet.
Ensuring that meters register the correct quantity of gas and electricity consumed.
Check the definition of composite products and understand the import rules and restrictions, depending on the ingredients in your food product.
Facilities for boaters at Environment Agency lock sites on the non-tidal River Thames and the River Kennet.
Standard rules for the treatment of waste to produce soil, soil substitutes and aggregate.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the species management plan item.
Details of the Supply Chain Plan application process for the Contracts for Difference (CfD) allocation round 8 for large-scale solar applicants.
The Extraordinary Payment for Restocking in Exceptional Circumstances provides funding to help replace trees planted in 2024/25 that have been affected by hot and dry weather.
If you suspect anyone of illegal felling then you can check if permission exists and, if necessary, report the incident to the Forestry Commission.
This is the Hub for all the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's communications on current and future regulatory changes.
For waste operators and exporters classifying some waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) devices, waste components, and wastes from their treatment.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the feasibility study item.
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