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How to dispose of dead wild birds or ask for them to be removed.
What you need to do as a developer to meet biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements.
What you need to do if you keep, grow, find or sell certain invasive plant species and your responsibilities to prevent their spread.
Common user charge rates and how the charge applies to imports entering Great Britain through the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
How to get a licence to breed dogs, and the conditions you must meet.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
Guidance for prescribing vets on the use of the cascade.
Find out what a composite product is, and how to import or move composite products from the EU to Great Britain.
What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.
A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier.
How local planning authorities can ensure that developers and land managers meet the requirements for biodiversity net gain (BNG).
The prices of statutory biodiversity credits from the date biodiversity net gain (BNG) becomes mandatory.
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.
Find out when you must use a Defra-approved disinfectant, which product to use, and in what concentration.
How to import or move live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
Get information about biodiversity gain sites and any off-site gains allocated to developments.
Check if you need a licence or phytosanitary certificate to export plants and plant products.
What you must do to avoid harming bats and when you’ll need a licence.
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