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Get a general licence to remove abandoned or unsuccessful eggs from wild birds' nests between 1 September and 31 January.
Get a licence to interfere with badger setts for the purpose of conducting forestry operations.
Interactive WebApps to support MMO’s assessment and potential management of Stage 4 marine protected areas (MPAs) and guidance to help users make the most of this platform.
Get a general licence to sell captive bred live wild birds.
An overview of beaver activities and the 5-step management approach.
Get a licence to capture and transport live Eurasian otters (Lutra lutra) that are trapped in fisheries to prevent damage.
Get a general licence to sell dead wild birds and their parts.
Get a general licence to temporarily possess and transport dead bats for testing as part of the passive surveillance for bat rabies project.
Register for a licence to survey bats using harp traps for scientific, research, or educational purposes including informing development projects - and report actions taken under the licence.
Who is eligible for Darwin Plus project and fellowship funding, and how to apply.
Information for landowners about how Natural England investigates reports of death or injury to wildlife or pets where pesticides may be involved.
Find out how to sell wild birds and animals legally and safely, and what licences you need to get.
How your personal information is used when you report dead wild birds.
When you can get permission to catch lamprey or smelt by trap or net in England. How to apply and rules to follow.
How to apply for a licence to release Eurasian beavers into secure enclosures in England.
Get a general licence to kill or take ruddy ducks, or damage or destroy their nests and eggs.
Register for a licence to temporarily mark hazel dormice to survey for research, conservation or development projects – and report actions taken under the licence.
Get a licence to interfere with badger setts for the purpose of undertaking watercourse or drainage maintenance operations.
Register for a licence to survey bats using mist nets and acoustic lures for scientific, research or educational purposes, including informing development projects - and report actions taken under the licence.
Licence to train volunteer bat roost visitors and survey bats for conservation.
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