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Buying statutory biodiversity credits is a last resort for developers who are unable to use on-site or off-site units to deliver biodiversity net gain (BNG).
Enabling a Natural Capital Approach (ENCA) guidance is a comprehensive document providing information and resources for Natural Capital.
Information responsible authorities should include in a local nature recovery strategy.
Standard rules for repairing and protecting up to 20 metres of main river bank using natural materials.
Standard rules for discharges to surface water: cooling water and heat exchangers.
A list of species or subspecies from the EC Habitats Directive.
How the Environment Agency will respond to planning consultations that include activities we permit under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010 (EPR).
Standard rules for channel habitat structures made of natural materials occupying up to 100 metres of a main river.
Find out about a specific tree pest or disease, including its lifecycle, the type of damage it does, and what to do about it.
Guidance for fish passes where existing obstructions prevent the safe passage of eel and elver travelling up stream.
Contact details for Local Nature Partnerships in England.
Find out when and how to report a notifiable tree pest or disease in the UK, and information on services such as Tree Alert, TreeCheck and Observatree.
Check if a CITES item that you want to import is listed as having an import suspension due to its trade being considered unsustainable.
A best practice guide to assist with the design and implementation of Payments for Ecosystem Services schemes.
Natural England's terms and conditions for applications to the register and payment of the application fee.
Enabling a Natural Capital Approach featured tools is a summary of selected natural capital or valuation tools developed by government. These include analytical tools and platforms assessing natural capital tools.
The Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund (IWTCF) is a UK government competitive grants scheme aimed at eradicating the illegal trade in wildlife.
Recognised breed societies for bovine, ovine, porcine and caprine species, and recognised breed operations for hybrid breeding pigs.
Who is eligible for Darwin Plus project and fellowship funding, and how to apply.
Natural England's terms and conditions for using the biodiversity gain sites register.
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