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How to assess a planning application when there are otters on or near a proposed development site.
How to assess a planning application when there are water voles on or near a proposed development site.
When you need a licence, when you can burn and how to burn safely.
As a land owner, occupier or authorised person, use this general licence to kill or take certain wild birds to preserve public health or safety.
A list of designated responsible bodies able to enter into conservation covenant agreements with landowners in England.
How to assess a planning application when there are wild birds on or near a proposed development site.
Apply to control wild birds for air safety, conservation, public health and safety or to prevent disease or agricultural damage.
As a land owner, occupier or authorised person, use this general licence to kill or take certain wild birds to conserve wild birds, flora or fauna of conservation concern.
How to assess a planning application when there are hazel (common) dormice on or near a proposed development site.
How to apply for a licence to cover work that will have a low impact on great crested newts and their habitats.
As a land owner, occupier or authorised person, use this general licence to kill or take certain wild birds to prevent serious damage.
How to control rabbits on your property or business using traps, snares and other methods.
What you must do to avoid harming hazel dormice and when you’ll need a licence.
Find out how to protect wildlife and habitats and apply for wildlife licences so you can legally operate in woodlands and forests.
Check if your item is a ‘worked specimen’ and does not need an Article 10 certificate for commercial use of endangered species.
Information responsible authorities should include in a local nature recovery strategy.
Plants that you need a licence to sell.
Register for a licence to displace water voles to allow work that could disturb them or damage their burrows and report your actions.
Find out if your ivory item may qualify for the pre-1918 outstandingly high artistic, cultural or historical value exemption, how to apply and what to do if it is refused or revoked.
Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
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