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Tools and guides for measuring the biodiversity value of habitat for biodiversity net gain (BNG).
To ensure that your project is still compliant with guidance and that your…
Planning practice guidance on biodiversity net gain. Biodiversity net gain is a way of creating and improving biodiversity by requiring development to have a positive impact (‘net gain’) on biodiversity.
A guide to the types of development that will be exempt from the mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements.
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Guidance on what BNG is and how it affects land managers, developers and local planning authorities.
Official vets and inspectors in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to certify export health certificates.
How to contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu (avian influenza).
Check the transport companies and routes you can use to bring your pet cat, dog or ferret to England, Scotland or Wales.
The signs of bird flu and how to report it in poultry and other captive birds.
Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to apply for an export health certificate.
When and how to measure a habitat or development’s impact on biodiversity.
How to get an export health certificate to export or move live animals and animal products from Great Britain to the EU, Northern Ireland or non-EU countries.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare.
Check if your import, export or re-export needs a permit or certificate under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Find bird flu disease control zones and the rules you must follow in each zone.
Use this service to apply for certificates and inspections if you export plants from England and Wales.
Guidance for local authority inspectors on licensing activities involving animals.
When you need consent for a proposed operation or management change on land in a SSSI and how to apply.
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