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How to assess a planning application when there are great crested newts on or near a proposed development site.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the tree surgery 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 feasibility study item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow gapping-up item.
What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the stone wall restoration item.
What you must do to avoid harming bats and when you’ll need a licence.
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.
Information for developers on how to avoid harming protected areas and species during development work.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the tree guard (wood post and wire) item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the implementation plan item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the woodland management plan item.
Find out what you need to do to keep wild birds or animals legally and safely, including when you need a licence and how to get one.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the agroforestry plan item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the supply and plant tree item.
Information for pest controllers about the rules for using glue traps to catch rodents and how to apply for a licence.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the cross drains item.
How to assess a planning application when there are badgers on or near a proposed development site.
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