Statutory guidance: Statutory biodiversity credits: terms and conditions

Natural England’s terms and conditions for buying statutory biodiversity credits.




Buying statutory biodiversity credits

Buying statutory biodiversity credits is a last resort for developers who are unable to use on-site or off-site units to deliver biodiversity net gain (BNG).




Form: Birds: test for viruses for export, import or quarantine (APHA1)

Submit samples from birds to test for avian influenza, Newcastle disease and general virus isolation and serology for export, import or quarantine purposes.




How to get paid under an Environmental Stewardship agreement

Guidance for Environmental Stewardship agreement holders on how to claim an annual or capital payment.




How to make a capital or revenue claim

Read the guidance to help you make your claim for payment using the Rural Payments service or a claim form.