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Find out how you can use natural options to reduce flooding in your area, who to contact for advice, and if you can get funding.
The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) is the statutory adviser to the government and devolved administrations on UK and international nature conservation. Its work contributes to maintaining and enriching biological diversity, conserving geological features and sustaining natural systems. JNCC is...
Harbour Orders are a form of delegated legislation made under the Harbours Act 1964 (HA 1964), which either amends existing harbour legislation or introduces new harbour legislation.
The People and Nature Surveys for England gather evidence and trend data about people's access, understanding and enjoyment of nature, and how it contributes to wellbeing.
SORT IT is a capacity building programme started 10 years ago to develop operational research skills in low- and middle-income countries
How to find and use the statistics and analysis from the People and Nature Surveys for England.
Find nature reserves, national parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and green spaces
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
A national network of wildlife-rich places to increase and restore nature.
A framework for scaling up private investment in nature recovery and sustainable farming.
All types of woodland can support nature recovery, when appropriately designed and managed to conserve and enhance biodiversity. Find out more in the collection of resources below.
Sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted.
Public and private waste collectors must follow the regulation on collecting certain wastes separately.
How to apply for a grant for habitat creation using blended public and private funding.
Lloyds Banking Group provides £250,000 funding to three nature restoration projects in England through the ‘Projects for Nature online’ platform
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
How to order certified copies of certificates and documents held on the Companies House register.
SORT IT is a partnership led by the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases and WHO
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