What you can contact Natural England about

Natural England is responsible for matters including:

• designated landscapes and sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs)
• wildlife licensing
• statutory planning consultations
• animal pesticide poisoning
• access and rights of way
• protected sites and species
• environmental damage regulations

Natural England is not responsible for, and cannot help with:

• animal welfare – contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) (opens in new tab)
• imports and exports of animals or plants – contact APHA
• planning objections – contact your local planning authority
• reports of wildlife crime – contact the police

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