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The government has confirmed the implementation date of the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the permanent electric fencing item.
More investment, stronger regulation and tougher enforcement on water companies announced in new government water plan
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the sprayer or applicator load and washdown area item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the harvested low input cereal option.
What conservation translocations are, and how and why they might take place in England.
Information about the scheme to restore English peatlands and how to apply for funding.
How to operate a zoo, including understanding licences and inspections.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the threatened species supplement.
Calculate nutrient budgets for developments in the catchment of Poole Harbour SPA.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the creation of upland wood pasture option.
Licences for activities affecting white-clawed crayfish.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the management of wet grassland for wintering waders and wildfowl option.
Use these documents to meet the requirements for an Entry Level Stewardship (ELS), Organic ELS, Uplands ELS or Higher Level Stewardship agreement.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow supplement - substantial pre-work item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the fencing supplement - difficult sites supplement.
How to assess a planning application when there are wild birds on or near a proposed development site.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the nesting plots for lapwing and stone curlew option.
What you must do to avoid harming hazel dormice and when you’ll need a licence.
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