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How to export or move ungulates (hooved animals) and captive-bred birds to the EU and Northern Ireland for conservation, display, education or research.
Find out how to fell diseased trees to slow the spread of certain tree pests and diseases and to protect the wider treescape – what to do if you get a statutory plant health notice (SPHN) asking you to fell larch, sweet ches…
Find out how to review and comment on felling licence applications for tree felling projects in your area.
Find out how you can dispose of milk at the farm where it was produced, and the restrictions that apply once milk has left the farm.
The laboratory provides diagnostic microbiological testing for the examination of food, water and environmental samples.
Increase flood resilience with natural flood management.
Nuclear site radioactive substances regulation (RSR), when you need a permit, how to apply, how to change (vary), transfer or surrender your permit
On 13 September 2023, the House of Lords voted against government proposals intended to unlock 100,000 homes between now and 2030 whilst protecting and improving the environment.
The environmental permit, consent and licence you may need before you install a ground source or surface water source heating or cooling system.
How to apply for compliance scheme approval, register, take on packaging producer responsibilities and comply.
How to deal with wild birds causing a health or safety issue, or a problem on your farm or fishery and when you need a licence.
Use the quota application mechanism (QAM) to apply for English fishing quota.
How to keep your reservoir operating safely. For reservoir owners, operators and those maintaining or operating large raised reservoirs in England.
Beef abattoirs must dress, categorise, classify, weigh and label carcases according to regulations, and communicate results to suppliers.
A closed grant that provided funding to develop innovative methods to overcome barriers to domestic tree production.
How to apply for an Emissions Monitoring Plan (EMP) so you can comply with the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS).
We have a team of experts who specialise in technical aspects of maritime baselines, limits, zones and boundaries.
Find out what milk you can use in farm animal feed, and how to process it for general sale or register to supply it to farms unprocessed.
Our dedicated Waste Services teams deliver and develop integrated waste management capabilities, support national strategies, and manage customer and supplier relationships across the waste lifecycle.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the traps for edible dormouse item.
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