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A summary of the main programmes and strategic initiatives to protect and improve the water environment.
Cattle keepers must report the death of any cattle to the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), return the cattle passport and record it on their holding register.
Check if you're affected by the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM). See what actions you must take each scheme year.
How to check if an ivory item you're buying or hiring has been registered or certified as exempt, and what you need to do as a new owner.
Find out about the process and costs to apply for Defra disinfectant approval.
Protocols and procedures for testing the distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of certain agricultural and vegetable plants.
When you can use collected or harvested rainwater without a water abstraction licence.
Regulators must use this process guidance note (PGN) to assess applications and write permits for respraying of road vehicles.
Read the agreement holder’s guide for agreements starting on or after 2 January 2025 until 31 December 2025.
Published June 2021 the South West Inshore and South West Offshore Marine Plans provides guidance for sustainable development from the border with Wales to the River Dart in Devon.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the create 3-zone rides in woodland item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the constructed wetlands for the treatment of pollution item.
Find out how creating woodland can benefit your business, and how you can diversify your income, offset emissions, and benefit your land, crops and livestock.
Find out how the Environment Agency defines groundwater source protection zones.
Guidance for local authorities with live projects to deliver on-street residential chargepoints for plug-in electric vehicles.
Pig owners and keepers must follow the conditions of this licence when they move pigs.
Cattle owners and keepers must follow the conditions of this licence when they move their animals.
A collection of leaflets, videos and posters about bluetongue virus.
Find out about Natural England's progress with improving coastal access.
Calculate your net carbon emissions and economic benefits - for risk management authorities and project teams.
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