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As a land owner, occupier or authorised person, use this general licence to kill or take certain species of wild birds by various means to preserve public health or safety.
Guidance on the operation of ASPA.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the permanent electric fencing item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the create or restore grassland habitat item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the repair stone walls item.
Technical documents providing detail on how a home’s energy performance is calculated using the Home Energy Model (HEM).
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities (mNLA) in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). This includes ensuring fishing and mNLA management measures…
Guidance for policy and decision makers to help them consider the value of a natural capital approach.
The Alternative Energy Markets Innovation Programme developed and tested innovative tariffs, products and services under alternative energy market scenarios.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the first flush rainwater diverters and downpipe filters item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the top wiring - stone wall item.
Countryside Stewardship agreement holders must follow these Terms and Conditions if they applied for an agreement on or after 5 January 2026.
Print a template holding register to record sheep and goat tags, movements and deaths.
Create and submit catch records for all English and Welsh under 10 metre (U10m) flag vessels that fish in UK waters.
U8 exemption allows you to recycle waste that does not need treating before being used. This helps reduce the use of virgin materials.
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
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 about eligibility and requirements for the small leaky woody dams item.
Find out about Natural England's progress with improving coastal access.
How to apply for an individual licence to release common pheasants and red-legged partridges on special protection areas, special areas of conservation, or within 500 metres of their boundaries – and report actions taken und…
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