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Biodiversity and ecosystems

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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.