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Natural Resources Wales carries out its own consultations on a range of subjects. Here we explain why we need your views and comments.

Natural Resources Wales is the competent authority for assessing the four types of forestry project noted in the Environmental Impact Assessment (Forestry) Regulations 1999

If you require Natural Resources Wales's consent to proceed with your forestry project, please follow the process outlined here to submit your application.

The guide provides practitioners with a three-step decision support framework for designing Resilient Ecological Networks based upon the principles of the sustainable management of natural resources (SMNR).

We are a statutory consultee in the planning system. As part of this role we advise on the potential impacts of development proposals and planning policies on Wales’ natural resources and environment.

Here you will find the latest news releases about the work we do to ensure that our natural resources are sustainably maintained, enhanced and used, both now and in the future.

Some fish are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). The sturgeon is a European Protected Species (EPS). Natural Resources Wales (NRW) grants licences so you can work within the law.

It is illegal to sell a British amphibian. The natterjack toad and great crested newt are also European Protected Species (EPS). Natural Resources Wales (NRW) gives licences for activities that would be illegal, for specific purposes.

It is illegal to intentionally kill, injure or sell a British reptile. The sand lizard is also a European Protected Species (EPS). Natural Resources Wales (NRW) gives licences for specific purposes so you can work within the law.

It is against the law to pick, collect, cut, uproot or destroy a European Protected Species (EPS) of plant wherever it grows. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) grants licences so you can work within the law.

The publishing of decision statements on the internet originated from the Environment Agency's response to the Government's paper Taking Water Responsibly. As an interim measure Natural resources Wales will follow the same procedure.

Paths and routes are being improved across the whole of Wales as local authorities implement their Rights of Way Improvement Plans, with funding and help from the Welsh Government and Natural Resources Wales.

If work is carried out without Natural Resources Wales's consent, or if that work breaches the terms of previously granted consent, we may serve an Enforcement Notice to put things right.

The environment and natural resources of Wales are unique and precious, so it is important to assess the environmental effects – whether positive or negative - of plans, programmes, strategies, projects and any development proposals before they are approved.

The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) fully protects water voles; and protects shrews and hedgehogs from certain methods of killing / taking. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) grants licences so you can work within the law.