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How to stop the spread and dispose of invasive non-native plants that can harm the environment in England.
Guidance for householders who suspect they have had faulty cavity wall insulation installed at their properties, or have been contacted by a claims management company.
This guidance and starter guide has been issued in order to comply with Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods.
Use this service to estimate the cost of statutory biodiversity credits for a development.
Guidance to assist fishers understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
How to destroy the POPs in waste and when you can recycle, recover or reuse waste containing POPs. How to apply to permanently store waste containing POPs.
How to register for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme to move or sell food in Northern Ireland.
The Species Recovery Programme has launched a new opportunity calling for ideas to support threatened species.
Declarations between the UK and North Seas countries at the 3rd North Sea Summit, Hamburg, Germany, January 2026.
How to manage game birds during a bird flu (avian influenza) outbreak.
Check if you need to do a risk assessment, how to do a risk assessment, and how the Environment Agency can help you.
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on Marketing Authorisations for veterinary medicines in the UK.
Guidance for manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers.
T23 exemption allows you to compost small volumes of vegetation, cardboard and food waste to spread on soil to add nutrients or improve the structure.
Annual laboratory confirmed UK sightings of the yellow-legged hornet, also known as Asian hornet (Vespa velutina).
Register for a licence to survey bats using torches for scientific, research or educational purposes, including informing development projects - and report actions taken under the licence.
The types of permit available, how much they cost and how to apply for your environmental permit.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the rainwater goods item.
What livestock keepers must do when they intend to use someone else's land or buildings temporarily.
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