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The current conditions affecting boaters on the River Thames and what the warnings mean.
How to register and keep your personal and business details up to date in the Rural Payments service.
Find out when you are permitted to cut and trim hedgerows on or next to land used for agriculture.
Find out about the Forestry Commission’s Professional Forester Apprenticeship programme. The Development Woodland Officer role aims to kickstart your forestry career.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the planting new hedges item.
When you need consent for a proposed operation or management change on land in a SSSI and how to apply.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the sheep netting item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the fencing item.
As the owner or occupier of land with a public right of way across it, you must keep the route visible and not obstruct or endanger users.
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.
If you’re a farmer or land manager, you can get funding to support and improve National Landscapes, National Parks and the Broads.
Find out how the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) can help you get money to create new woodland.
Responsibilities for visitors to the countryside and those who manage the land.
Discover and register for Planning Inspectorate webinars.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the concrete yard renewal item.
The Forestry Commission controls tree felling by issuing felling licences. Find out when you need to apply.
Find woodland agreements, felling licences and other designations or features on any chosen area of land in England.
Find out about Natural England's progress with improving coastal access in England.
Find out how to create a woodland management plan for grant and felling licence applications. This will help you plan and develop a sustainable woodland.
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