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When you need consent for a proposed operation or management change on land in a SSSI and how to apply.
As the owner or occupier of land with a public right of way across it, you must keep the route visible and not obstruct or endanger users.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the planting new hedges item.
List of priority habitats and species in England (‘Section 41 habitats and species’) for public bodies, landowners and funders to use for biodiversity conservation.
How a competent authority must decide if a plan or project proposal that affects a European site can go ahead.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the sheep netting item.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
Read the guidance to help you make your claim for payment using the Rural Payments service or a claim form.
How to identify, stop the spread and dispose of Japanese knotweed in England.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the fencing item.
What to include in a habitat management and monitoring plan (HMMP) to improve biodiversity for the long term.
Find out if you can remove or work on countryside hedgerows.
Find out which licence you might need to carry out work that affects wildlife and its habitat, how to apply and when you might need to pay.
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the concrete yard renewal item.
Find out about Natural England's progress with improving coastal access in England.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the woodland management plan item.
Map showing the location of Natural England's offices and area teams.
How to use the calculators to work out a nutrient budget for residential developments in nutrient neutrality catchments.
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