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Advice to Natural England on setting the minimum and maximum numbers of badgers to be culled in licensed areas in 2025.
Advice to Natural England on setting the minimum and maximum numbers of badgers to be culled in licensed areas in 2024.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
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