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How developers can use habitat creation or enhancements to count towards their biodiversity net gain (BNG).
How biodiversity net gain (BNG) applies to irreplaceable habitat.
Use this service to estimate the cost of statutory biodiversity credits for a development.
How to apply for a Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) permit to move or trade endangered species.
Map showing the local nature recovery strategy (LNRS) areas in England and the responsible authority who will lead the preparation of each strategy.
Check if you need an Article 10 certificate for commercial use of endangered species on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) list.
Steps land managers can take to sell biodiversity units to meet their biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements.
Guidance for policy and decision makers to help them consider the value of a natural capital approach.
Find out how to buy statutory biodiversity credits.
What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.
As a local authority or local planning authority, when to publish your biodiversity report and what to include.
Information responsible authorities should include in a local nature recovery strategy.
Buying statutory biodiversity credits is a last resort for developers who are unable to use on-site or off-site units to deliver biodiversity net gain (BNG).
Guidance on section 14 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act, which prevents the wild release of certain plants and animals in England and Wales.
Find out how much your CITES permit, certificate or registration will cost.
Find out what to do if you need to register a biodiversity gain site and record allocation of off-site biodiversity gains to a development at the same time.
Check if a CITES item that you want to import is listed as having an import suspension due to its trade being considered unsustainable.
Recognised breed societies for bovine, ovine, porcine and caprine species, and recognised breed operations for hybrid breeding pigs.
Find out about a specific tree pest or disease, including its lifecycle, the type of damage it does, and what to do about it.
Invited applicants can apply for a grant to add a veranda onto, or to upgrade or replace existing laying hen or pullet housing to improve animal health and welfare.
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