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Find out about eligibility and requirements for the tree guard (tube and mesh) item.
Apply to run a microchip implantation course, apply for a microchip exemption for a dog or cat, or report an animal’s reaction to a microchip.
Cattle, pig and sheep farmers who enter into an Improve Animal Health and Welfare (IAHW) agreement must follow the IAHW agreement terms and conditions.
Environment Agency regulatory position on low risk impounding activities.
Supplementary guidance for land managers who are responsible for individual and small groups of ash trees that are likely to be infected by ash dieback.
The monitoring certification scheme (MCERTS) standard that applies to holders of environmental permits who must monitor liquid flow (sewage or trade effluent).
Guidance for businesses on cell-cultivated products and the authorisation process.
This Code of Practice (the Code) applies to all cats.
The CfD Clean Industry Bonus will allow fixed and floating offshore wind applicants to get extra CfD revenue support if they choose to invest in more sustainable supply chains.
Information on the restrictions affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
View the final permit decisions that the Environment Agency has made on applications for environmental permits from July 2026
Guidance on the operation of Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Control: parts A2 and B installations.
Environment Agency regulatory position on when a person who is authorised under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations can store, sort and denature controlled drugs that have become waste, at another place.
When and how risk management authorities should use climate change allowances for flood and coastal risk projects, schemes and strategies.
Find out how to control wild geese populations using egg oiling or by round-up and culling, if you’re permitted to do so under the terms of your licence.
Requirements for businesses that operate or service electrical switchgear that contains sulphur hexaflouride (SF6).
Check if you're exempt from needing an environmental permit for a new closed loop ground source heating and cooling system.
Use this service to create a UK non-manipulation document for fish and shellfish that have been imported or landed directly into the UK for storage, ready for export.
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on how to apply for an authorisation to place a veterinary medicine on the UK market or part of, or to expire one.
Find out which SFI or CS Higher Tier management actions, or capital items are eligible to use on land that’s conditionally exempt from Inheritance Tax.
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