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Find out which licence you might need to carry out work that affects wildlife and its habitat, how to apply and when you might need to pay.
If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
Local authorities can find out how and when they’ll start to receive funding to manage packaging waste, including actions chief executives need to take.
How to apply to the Environment Agency for a water abstraction or impounding licence.
Legally manufacture meters which are of the design originally approved and ensure they are verified to operate within the statutory limits.
How to legally kill your own poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and hares to eat at home.
Supplementary guidance to Treasury’s Green Book providing government analysts with rules for valuing energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions.
How to assess and manage the risks from land contamination.
Information for developers and local planning authorities explaining statutory biodiversity credits, and the process of buying them.
How climate change agreements (CCAs) work, who is eligible and which sector associations hold a CCA.
Guidance and regulatory advice on how to apply for licences issued under ASPA and how your compliance with ASPA and your licence conditions will be assessed.
Find out about Natural England's progress with improving coastal access in England.
What you must do when you keep livestock or manage land.
Navigation on the River Thames may be restricted or closed in certain areas. Find out where and when these restrictions and closures are.
What you must do to manage manure, fertiliser and soil to prevent runoff, erosion and leaching.
Guidance for prescribing vets on the use of the cascade.
How to import or move live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the winter bird food option.
How to get a flock or herd mark for livestock (including those kept as pets) and keep your registered details up to date.
What you must do to avoid harming great crested newts and when you’ll need a licence.
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