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Information for developers on how to avoid harming protected areas and species during development work.
The Species Recovery Programme has launched a new opportunity calling for ideas to support threatened species.
How to assess a planning application when there are badgers on or near a proposed development site.
Ecologists can use European protected species (EPS) policies on development sites to benefit EPS by changing survey, mitigation or compensation methods.
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
Find out what experience and references you need to support your application or registration, and what form your referees need to complete.
Find out how much your CITES permit, certificate or registration will cost.
How to assess a planning application when there are reptiles on or near a proposed development site.
How to register to keep captive schedule 4 birds, when to ring them and when to microchip them.
How to assess planning proposals that may affect great crested newts if the developer applies to use the Natural England district level licensing (DLL) scheme.
Register for a licence to survey bats using your hand, artificial light, endoscopes and hand-held nets for scientific, research or educational purposes, including for commissioned surveys in relation to proposed developments…
How to assess a planning application when there are water voles on or near a proposed development site.
Register for a licence to displace water voles to allow work that could disturb them or damage their burrows and report your actions.
How to assess a planning application when there are wild birds on or near a proposed development site.
How to assess a planning application when there are otters on or near a proposed development site.
Find out when you must consult Natural England or the Environment Agency if you're preparing plans or considering development proposals.
Register for a licence to survey white-clawed crayfish for research, conservation or development projects – and report actions taken under this licence.
How to manage beaver activities on your land without a licence and when you need a licence.
As a planning authority, find out how to review applications that might affect protected sites and areas.
Follow the code and guidance if you’re considering a species reintroduction or other conservation translocation. Use the forms to record your project and apply for a conservation translocation licence.
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