Detailed guide: Check if you need an environmental permit

Permits for installations, medium combustion plant, specified generator, waste or mining waste operations, water discharge or groundwater activities, or work on or near a main river or sea defence.




Press release: Government backs Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill as it takes crucial step forward

Plans which will mean animal abusers could face up to five years in prison move a step closer.




News story: Businesses trading timber urged to prepare for change

Firms will need to take action ahead of the end of the transition period.




Growing an organic partnership

A unique postgraduate course in Organic Farming is celebrating its 20th year at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).




Statistical data set: Statistics on TB in Non-Bovine Species

Statistics on incidents of TB in domesticated non-bovines and wild animals.