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Guidance for businesses that import meat, dairy, eggs and animal products for human consumption. Check import rules, restrictions and what documents you need.
The prices of statutory biodiversity credits from the date biodiversity net gain (BNG) becomes mandatory.
How to apply for a licence to offer boarding for cats and dogs, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
List of priority habitats and species in England (‘Section 41 habitats and species’) for public bodies, landowners and funders to use for biodiversity conservation.
Licences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.
What you must do to avoid harming great crested newts and when you’ll need a licence.
Get information about biodiversity gain sites and any off-site gains allocated to developments.
South East byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
What you must do to avoid harming badgers and when you’ll need a licence.
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.
How to import or move live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain.
North East rod fishing byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, and where, when and what fish you can take.
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.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
Prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
Information for developers and local planning authorities explaining statutory biodiversity credits, and the process of buying them.
Check if you need a licence or phytosanitary certificate to export plants and plant products.
How to dispose of dead wild birds or ask for them to be removed.
Guidance for prescribing vets on the use of the cascade.
What you need to do as a developer to meet biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements.
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