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Find out what to do and how much it costs to register a biodiversity gain site.
As a local highway authority (usually a county council or national park authority) you have statutory duties to record and keep public rights of way open.
Apply to join a district level licensing scheme to develop land that may affect great crested newts and supply any survey data you collect.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the nectar flower mix option.
How land managers can combine biodiversity units and nutrient credits, and sell them alongside other environmental payments.
Download and use Natural England's maps and data on the natural environment.
When you need to apply for consent, how to apply, and the works that you can do without consent.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow laying item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the cattle grazing supplement.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the rainwater goods item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the woodland improvement option.
How to assess a planning application when there are great crested newts on or near a proposed development site.
How developers can get advice on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and applications for planning, permission in principle and technical details consent.
How to assess a planning application when there are bats on or near a proposed development site.
What to include in a habitat management and monitoring plan (HMMP) to improve biodiversity for the long term.
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 supply and plant tree item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the haymaking supplement.
Information for developers on how to avoid harming protected areas and species during development work.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the tree surgery item.
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