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Open and closed season for hunting, what you can use and the wildlife you can hunt
You must follow the rules for hunting and shooting wildlife including:…
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How to manage game birds during a bird flu (avian influenza) outbreak.
Every year the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) gives out millions of pounds from the UK’s National Lottery to good causes, with money going to community groups and health, education and environment projects.
Find the activity codes needed to apply for a full or temporary Certificate of Competence (CoC) from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
How to manage the burial of animal remains to prevent or limit groundwater pollution.
Great British Energy will be a new, publicly owned, clean energy company. Great British Energy works with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero .
British forces in the south Atlantic, information on the islands, accommodation and facilities for personnel and their families
How to safely and legally dispose of dead farm animals and horses.
How to register if you keep 50 or more birds, including any you keep as pets.
Find out what you need to do to keep wild birds or animals legally and safely, including when you need a licence and how to get one.
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