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How to apply for a Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) permit to move or trade endangered species.
Check if your import, export or re-export needs a permit or certificate under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
When you need consent for a proposed operation or management change on land in a SSSI and how to apply.
How a competent authority must decide if a plan or project proposal that affects a European site can go ahead.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
Register for a licence to take, disturb or possess hazel dormice to survey for research, conservation or development projects – and report actions taken under the licence.
List of priority habitats and species in England (‘Section 41 habitats and species’) for public bodies, landowners and funders to use for biodiversity conservation.
Find out which licence you might need to carry out work that affects wildlife and its habitat, how to apply and when you might need to pay.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
Apply to join the Natural England great crested newt district level licensing scheme as a developer, ecologist or landowner.
How to assess a planning application when there are bats on or near a proposed development site.
How to assess sector-specific planning applications that could affect air quality on a protected site.
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 you must do as a public body when carrying out or approving activities on or near sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).
How to assess a planning application when there are great crested newts on or near a proposed development site.
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
Register for a licence to survey great crested newts for scientific, research or educational purposes, including informing development projects – and report actions taken under a licence.
Register for a licence to survey barn owls to assess the effect of a development project on them.
What you must do to avoid harming bats and when you’ll need a licence.
Register for a licence to survey bats using torches for scientific, research or educational purposes, including informing development projects - and report actions taken under the licence.
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