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Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
How local authorities can select a site, and then declare and manage it as a local nature reserve.
• The plan will drive nature recovery across landscapes and support economic growth, house building and infrastructure development
We’re the government’s adviser for the natural environment in England. We help to protect and restore our natural world. Natural England is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
Find out about terrorist threat levels, national measures against terrorism and how to report suspect activity
This advice is intended to explain the generic aspects of the public bodies involvement with the applicant and the Planning Inspectorate during the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process.
When you need consent for a proposed operation or management change on land in a SSSI and how to apply.
How to apply for orders to set up a private shellfishery or manage a natural shellfishery: powers to restrict fishing rights and issue licences.
How bottled water producers can get a natural mineral water recognised in England, and rules you need to follow to produce and label it.
Find out how new woodland can enhance landscape character as well as provide benefits to woodland owners and society.
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