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From 7 October 2025, dogs commercially imported from Romania must have a negative Brucella canis test result. Find out how to send samples to Great Britain for testing.
Map showing the local nature recovery strategy (LNRS) areas in England and the responsible authority who will lead the preparation of each strategy.
The prices of statutory biodiversity credits from the date biodiversity net gain (BNG) becomes mandatory.
As a land owner, occupier or authorised person, use this general licence to kill or take certain species of wild birds to prevent serious damage.
How to assess sector-specific planning applications that could affect air quality on a protected site.
What you must do to avoid harming badgers and when you’ll need a licence.
Services provided and contact details for Veterinary Investigation Centres (VICs) and surveillance pathology partners in England and Wales.
Find out what to do and how much it costs to register a biodiversity gain site.
How to control rabbits on your property or business using traps, snares and other methods.
Find out what you need to do to keep wild birds or animals legally and safely, including when you need a licence and how to get one.
Register for a licence to kill deer at night by shooting during the open season.
Service for Marketing Authorisation Holders, Manufacturers, Veterinary Professionals and Wholesalers.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu (avian influenza).
A biodiversity gain plan shows how a development will achieve biodiversity net gain.
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
South East byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
How developers can create and enhance habitat off-site or buy biodiversity units to achieve biodiversity net gain (BNG).
What you must do to avoid harming great crested newts and when you’ll need a licence.
Guidance for local authorities on licensing and enforcement responsibilities for privately kept primates.
Find out when you must use a Defra-approved disinfectant, which product to use, and in what concentration.
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