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What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.
Apply to join the Natural England great crested newt district level licensing scheme as a developer, ecologist or landowner.
If you’re a developer proposing to develop land where great crested newts…
This guide is for ecologists who survey great crested newts at development…
If you’re a landowner in England, you may be eligible to take part in the…
How to assess a planning application when there are great crested newts on or near a proposed development site.
What you must do to avoid harming great crested newts and when you’ll need a licence.
Register for a licence to survey great crested newts for scientific, research or educational purposes, including informing development projects – and report actions taken under a licence.
How to assess planning proposals that may affect great crested newts if the developer applies to use the Natural England district level licensing (DLL) scheme.
How to assess a planning application when there are reptiles on or near a proposed development site.
Register for a licence to survey great crested newts for scientific, research or educational purposes, including informing development projects - and report actions taken under a licence.
How to apply for a licence to cover work that will have a low impact on great crested newts and their habitats.
Guidance on reducing the risks of getting salmonella infections from reptiles.
How to assess a planning application when there are natterjack toads on or near a proposed development site.
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