Open consultation: Nature recovery green paper

This green paper sets out our initial thoughts on driving nature recovery in England via our protected sites and species protections.




Closed consultation: Groundwater and surface water discharge activities

Seeking views on our plans to change the Environmental Permitting Regulations.




Guidance: Dealing in items containing ivory or made of ivory

When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.




Guidance: Buy or hire an ivory item

How to check if an ivory item you are buying or hiring has been correctly registered or certified, and how to register as a new owner.




Guidance: Ivory: apply for an exemption certificate to deal in pre-1918 outstandingly high artistic, cultural or historical value items

Find out if your ivory item may qualify for the pre-1918 outstandingly high artistic, cultural or historical value exemption, how to apply and what to do if it is refused or revoked.