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Find out about eligibility and requirements for the livestock and machinery hardcore tracks item.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the wooden field gate item.
Apply for a licence to control wild birds for air safety, conservation, public health and safety or to prevent disease or agricultural damage.
How to assess a planning application when there are bats on or near a proposed development site.
Apply to join the Natural England great crested newt district level licensing scheme as a developer, ecologist or landowner.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
As a land owner or manager, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
What you must do to avoid harming badgers and when you’ll need a licence.
What you must do to avoid harming great crested newts and when you’ll need a licence.
What to include in a habitat management and monitoring plan (HMMP) to improve biodiversity for the long term.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the hedgerow laying item.
Download and use Natural England's maps and data on the natural environment.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the educational access visits item.
Find out what to do and how much it costs to register a biodiversity gain site.
How to stop the spread and dispose of invasive non-native plants that can harm the environment in England.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the create or restore ponds up to 2 hectares item.
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 survey great crested newts for scientific, research or educational purposes, including informing development projects – and report actions taken under a licence.
Register for a licence to kill deer at night by shooting during the open season.
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