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Apply to join the Natural England great crested newt district level licensing scheme as a developer, ecologist or landowner.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow gapping-up item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the livestock and machinery hardcore tracks item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the species management plan item.
Find out what to do and how much it costs to register a biodiversity gain site.
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 stone wall restoration item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the tree surgery item.
Map showing the location of Natural England's offices and area teams.
Information for developers on how to avoid harming protected areas and species during development work.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the feasibility study item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the implementation plan item.
How to stop the spread and dispose of invasive non-native plants that can harm the environment in England.
What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.
How to assess a planning application when there are badgers on or near a proposed development site.
Find out how to become a volunteer to support nature conservation where you live or work.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the woodland management plan item.
When you need to apply for consent, how to apply, and the works that you can do without consent.
Information for pest controllers about the rules for using glue traps to catch rodents and how to apply for a licence.
Use this service to estimate the cost of statutory biodiversity credits for a development.
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