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How enforcement officers can apply the conformation standard to check if a dog is an XL Bully.
How to apply for licences and stay compliant if you use, breed or supply animals under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
How to identify, stop the spread and dispose of Japanese knotweed in England.
How to apply for a Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) permit to move or trade endangered species.
When and how to measure a habitat or development’s impact on biodiversity.
When you need consent for a proposed operation or management change on land in a SSSI and how to apply.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu (avian influenza).
The variation effective from 00:01hrs Wednesday 01 April 2026.
Guidance for local authorities on licence conditions and keepers’ responsibilities for privately kept primates.
Get information about biodiversity gain sites and any off-site gains allocated to developments.
How a competent authority must decide if a plan or project proposal that affects a European site can go ahead.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
Manage your birds’ housing and welfare when they must be kept inside because of disease outbreaks.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
Prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
What you need to do to buy, sell or hire out items made of or containing ivory in the UK.
As a vet or pharmacist, you must follow legal requirements when working with controlled drugs in veterinary medicine.
What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
Find out what documents you need, and records you must keep, to meet animal welfare in transport requirements.
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