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Environment and countryside
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Access to countryside
Your rights to roam.
Agriculture
The rules about farming, livestock and the agricultural industry.
Animal health
Information about animal diseases and their treatment, including BSE and foot and mouth.
Animal health and welfare
Information about health and welfare of animals.
Animal rights
Information about animal rights, animal testing and humane methods of rearing animals.
Countryside
Your rights to access the countryside. Includes the laws relating to footpaths and bridleways.
Environmental protection
Information about caring for the environment, including using alternative energy sources.
Farm animals
Information about all types of farm animals
Footpaths and bridleways
Information about public rights of way for pedestrians, and the laws relating to footpaths and bridleways.
Nature conservation
The laws relating to conservation of birds, animals, plants, trees, and other wildlife.
Open spaces
The rules about the use of open spaces and your rights to access common land.
Pets
Information about pet welfare. Includes the law about dog fouling and dangerous dogs. Includes the rules about quarantine and pet passports when you bring pets into the UK.
Planning and building
The rules relating to buildings and other monuments. Includes your rights about planning applications and change-of-use procedures.
Pollution
The laws regulating levels of pollution. Information about the amount of pollution in your area, and its impact. Includes air and water pollution, and contaminated land.
Radioactive contamination
Information about radioactive or nuclear accidents.
Waste disposal
The rules about the disposal of domestic waste. Includes tipping, refuse collection and recycling.
Wild animals
Information about keeping wild animals and the laws protecting them.
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