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How to import or move fish for human consumption to the UK.
How to complete waste or materials facility returns, and deadlines for submission.
Decisions and maps for rights of way orders published within 2023, 2024 and 2025
Rules to follow if you put batteries, including batteries in vehicles or appliances, on the UK market for the first time.
The Climate Adaptation Research and Innovation Framework sets out key climate adaptation research and innovation challenges for the UK.
How to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.
Use this service to estimate the cost of statutory biodiversity credits for a development.
A biodiversity gain plan shows how a development will achieve biodiversity net gain.
The types of work on or near a main river or sea defence that don't need an environmental permit so are excluded from the regulations.
Print a template holding register to record sheep and goat tags, movements and deaths.
Signs that may suggest rabies in bats, what to do if you spot them and measures to prevent exposing yourself to the disease.
How to get authorised as an OV, maintain your authorisation and set up a new practice, and what to do if you will be tuberculin (TB) skin testing.
Recreational organisations like caravan clubs or the Scouts can apply for an exemption to camp without a licence or planning permission.
Find out if and by when you need to apply for a specified generator environmental permit to meet air quality requirements.
Use the public registers to find details on proposed forestry work and Forestry Commission decisions to approve or reject proposals.
Current rules for exporting horses and other equines (including ponies and donkeys) from the UK.
The T6 exemption allows you to chip, shred, cut or pulverise waste wood and plant matter to make it easier to store and transport, or to convert it for use.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the feasibility study item.
Capital grant support is available for the development of new and existing low and zero-carbon heat networks: this page contains guidance and details of how to apply via Triple Point.
The Seed Sourcing Grant (SSG) provides support for activities that enhance the quality, quantity, and diversity of tree seed sources in England.
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