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How Defra arrived at its decision to issue the modified GL45 gamebird general licence, valid from 7 June 2024 to 1 February 2025, which replaces the version published on 22 March 2024.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Disease control framework for bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) in England in 2024.
The first cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) were detected in…
We would like to know what you think about extending the Ivory Act (2018) to other ivory bearing species.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The UK government’s approach on the trade of seal products and details of the ban on these products including relevant exemptions.
The UK's second 5-year national action plan setting out ambitions and actions for the next 5 years in support of the 20-year vision for antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Consultation on proposals to evolve badger control policy and support responsible cattle movements and purchasing. This is part of the Bovine TB Eradication Strategy.
We are seeking your views on changes to the microchipping regulations. We want to make it easier to reunite lost or stolen cats and dog and improve breeder traceability.
Seeking views on the development of a new Overseas Territories biodiversity strategy to have greater impact in protection and restoring biodiversity in UK Overseas Territories (OTs).
A national network of wildlife-rich places to increase and restore nature.
Find out about plans to change some of the fees Natural England charges for wildlife licences.
Seeking views on changes to the law on veterinary medicines.
Consulting on management measures for industrial sandeel fishing in English waters of the North Sea.
The Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF) aims to protect biodiverse landscapes and reduce poverty.
These reports contain the Health and Safety Executive’s advice on the use of Cruiser SB on the UK’s sugar beet crops.
These documents provide information on how the water environment is managed in the English part of the Dee River Basin District.
These documents provide information on how the water environment is managed in the English part of the Solway Tweed River Basin District.
Information on the mechanisms (policy, legal or financial tools) that underpin the draft summary programme of measures which translate measures into outcomes for the water environment.
The 10 Point Plan is a shared political vision for financing biodiversity.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Seeking views on the proposed licensing scheme for private primate keepers in England and the draft standards for care and management of primates.
Seeking views on the government’s proposals to introduce penalty notices for animal health and welfare offences in England.
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