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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 tree surgery item.
Information for developers on how to avoid harming protected areas and species during development work.
Register for a licence to survey bats using your hand, artificial light, endoscopes and hand-held nets for scientific, research or educational purposes, including for commissioned surveys in relation to proposed developments…
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the woodland management plan item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the stone wall restoration item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the implementation plan item.
What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the agroforestry plan item.
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 cross drains item.
Register for a licence to survey bats using torches for scientific, research or educational purposes, including informing development projects - and report actions taken under the licence.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the deer fencing item.
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.
Map showing the location of Natural England's offices and area teams.
What you must do to avoid harming bats and when you’ll need a licence.
Recreational organisations like caravan clubs or the Scouts can apply for an exemption to camp without a licence or planning permission.
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 supply and plant tree 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.
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