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List of priority habitats and species in England (‘Section 41 habitats and species’) for public bodies, landowners and funders to use for biodiversity conservation.
What you must do to avoid harming great crested newts and when you’ll need a licence.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the livestock and machinery hardcore tracks item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the management of species-rich grassland option.
How a competent authority must decide if a plan or project proposal that affects a European site can go ahead.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the roofing (sprayer washdown area, manure storage area, livestock gathering area, slurry stores, silage stores) item.
Get help to improve water and air quality, and reduce flood risk on agricultural land.
How to stop the spread and dispose of invasive non-native plants that can harm the environment in England.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow laying item.
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the wooden field gate item.
As a land owner or manager, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
Apply to join a district level licensing scheme to develop land that may affect great crested newts and supply any survey data you collect.
Find out what to do and how much it costs to register a biodiversity gain site.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the management of hedgerows option.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the two year sown legume fallow option.
What you must do to avoid harming badgers and when you’ll need a licence.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the educational access option.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the haymaking supplement.
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