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How to dispose of dead wild birds or ask for them to be removed.
Guidance for businesses that import meat, dairy, eggs and animal products for human consumption. Check import rules, restrictions and what documents you need.
Check if you need an Article 10 certificate for commercial use of endangered species on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) list.
Find out what to do and how much it costs to register a biodiversity gain site.
How to assess sector-specific planning applications that could affect air quality on a protected site.
How land managers, developers, local planning authorities and responsible bodies can enter into a legal agreement for biodiversity net gain.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
Information for developers and local planning authorities explaining statutory biodiversity credits, and the process of buying them.
How to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.
How to import or move live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain.
How developers can create and enhance habitat off-site or buy biodiversity units to achieve biodiversity net gain (BNG).
Map showing the local nature recovery strategy (LNRS) areas in England and the responsible authority who will lead the preparation of each strategy.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
What you need to do if you keep, grow, find or sell certain invasive plant species and your responsibilities to prevent their spread.
Services provided and contact details for Veterinary Investigation Centres (VICs) and surveillance pathology partners in England and Wales.
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
Service for Marketing Authorisation Holders, Manufacturers and Wholesalers.
Manage your birds’ housing and welfare when they must be kept inside because of disease outbreaks.
Find out what you must do as a public body when carrying out or approving activities on or near sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain.
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