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Rod fishing byelaws are rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take 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.
How a competent authority must decide if a plan or project proposal that affects a European site can go ahead.
Find out what documents you need, and records you must keep, to meet animal welfare in transport requirements.
Understand which licence you need to bring together captive birds, and the rules you must follow to prevent the spread of bird flu.
Get information about biodiversity gain sites and any off-site gains allocated to developments.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
List of priority habitats and species in England (‘Section 41 habitats and species’) for public bodies, landowners and funders to use for biodiversity conservation.
The variation effective from 00:01hrs Sunday 01 February 2026
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
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.
As a vet or pharmacist, you must follow legal requirements when working with controlled drugs in veterinary medicine.
Explainer for the rules for advertising products used in, on or near animals that are not licensed veterinary medicines.
The minimum standards that zoos are expected to meet.
Guidance for prescribing vets on the use of the cascade.
Prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
Apply to import a medicine for veterinary use into the UK.
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