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This code of practice outlines what a court of law might consider as applicable to different types of land.
List of organisations that issue horse passports in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Common waste codes for batteries, lightbulbs and electrical devices.
What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.
Use this service to create a UK processing statement for fish and shellfish that have been imported or landed directly into the UK for processing, ready for export.
What you must do to avoid harming great crested newts and when you’ll need a licence.
Find out what you need to do to keep wild birds or animals legally and safely, including when you need a licence and how to get one.
You can temporarily store any waste at the place of production before it’s collected. You do not need to register this exemption.
Find out how to import timber and wood material, including the documents, identity checks and plant health inspections required.
Rules for importing, exporting and moving fresh fruit and vegetables to, from and around the UK.
Register for a licence to survey great crested newts for scientific, research or educational purposes, including informing development projects – and report actions taken under a licence.
How to apply for accreditation, comply with your accreditation and packaging waste technical information.
How to report farm animal welfare concerns to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in England.
The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme supports performance improvements to existing district heating or communal heating projects.
What land use codes to use when declaring land in a rural payments application such as Countryside Stewardship or the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
Information on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for forestry projects in England. Guidance on whether you need to submit an EIA application form to the Forestry Commission.
Find out if your marine activity needs a licence, exemption or other permission.
How to get a licence to sell animals as pets, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the woodland management plan item.
What best available techniques are, when you must follow them, how to propose alternatives and how to refer to them in your application.
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