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How local planning authorities can ensure that developers and land managers meet the requirements for biodiversity net gain (BNG).
As a public authority, understand what the biodiversity duty is and how to comply with it.
How developers can use habitat creation or enhancements to count towards their biodiversity net gain (BNG).
Map showing the local nature recovery strategy (LNRS) areas in England and the responsible authority who will lead the preparation of each strategy.
Use this service to estimate the cost of statutory biodiversity credits for a development.
Find out how much your CITES permit, certificate or registration will cost.
How biodiversity net gain (BNG) applies to irreplaceable habitat.
A biodiversity gain plan shows how a development will achieve biodiversity net gain.
Guidance for policy and decision makers to help them consider the value of a natural capital approach.
As a local authority or local planning authority, when to publish your biodiversity report and what to include.
Steps land managers can take to sell biodiversity units to meet their biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements.
Find out how to buy statutory biodiversity credits.
Use this service to register a Pernambuco (Paubrasilia echinata) stockpile.
Contact details for Local Nature Partnerships in England.
Information responsible authorities should include in a local nature recovery strategy.
Standard rules for repairing and protecting up to 20 metres of main river bank using natural materials.
When you need a licence to release common pheasants and red-legged partridges and how to apply.
Find out what IPM is and how to apply it on your land.
Guidance on section 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act, which prevents the wild release of certain plants and animals in England and Wales.
Recognised breed societies for bovine, ovine, porcine and caprine species, and recognised breed operations for hybrid breeding pigs.
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