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Find out about eligibility and requirements for the whole crop cereals option.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the resurfacing of gateways item.
Find out how coastal access is being improved, where work is in progress and where new rights of access are now available.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the above ground tanks item.
The People and Nature Surveys for England gather evidence and trend data about people's access, understanding and enjoyment of nature, and how it contributes to wellbeing.
Your responsibilities as a public body when carrying out or approving works on or near sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).
Countryside Stewardship (CS) schemes applied for from 2016 up to 2023: use the relevant manual to meet the requirements of your CS agreement.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the maintenance of weatherproof traditional farm buildings option.
Find out about Natural England's progress with improving coastal access in England.
Details of Natural England’s governance structures and processes.
How to assess a planning application when there are badgers on or near a proposed development site.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the management of grassland for target features option.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) Regulations protect uncultivated, semi-natural and rural land. Find out when and how to get permission to make changes to land.
Apply for a licence to shoot deer during the closed season or at night and find out how to report your actions.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the creation of species-rich grassland option.
As a planning authority, find out how to review applications that might affect protected sites and areas.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the woodland infrastructure item.
Apply to control wild birds, including the lesser black-backed gull and herring gull, to conserve plants and animals or protect public health and safety.
Bat licences for mitigation, surveys, research, possession and sale.
Find out if you can legally drive across common land or town and village greens to access your property.
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