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Register for a licence to survey great crested newts for scientific, research or educational purposes, including informing development projects – and report actions taken under a licence.
Use this service to estimate the cost of statutory biodiversity credits for a development.
Find out what happens when you report a notifiable animal disease and how to get support.
Annual laboratory confirmed UK sightings of the yellow-legged hornet, also known as Asian hornet (Vespa velutina).
How biodiversity net gain (BNG) applies to irreplaceable habitat.
What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.
What you must do to avoid harming great crested newts and when you’ll need a licence.
Understand the import rules for food products that contain multiple products of animal origin (POAO).
What counts as a bird gathering, and how to notify the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
Information for developers on how to avoid harming protected areas and species during development work.
How to import or move fish for human consumption to the UK.
Rules for importing, exporting and moving fresh fruit and vegetables to, from and around the UK.
As a land owner, occupier or authorised person, use this general licence to kill or take certain wild birds to conserve wild birds, flora or fauna of conservation concern.
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.
How local authorities can select a site, and then declare and manage it as a local nature reserve.
Find out about the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus), including how to report sightings.
Get consent to introduce (site permit) or remove fish (excluding fish farms): application forms and rules.
How to manage racing pigeons, birds of prey and other captive birds during a bird flu (avian influenza) outbreak.
This document provides advice on owning a dog.
Guidance for local authorities on licensing and enforcement responsibilities for privately kept primates.
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