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We have changed how we regulate the use of herbicides Please see below for details, our herbicide guidance document can be found here.

Apply for a waste permit, find guidance, submit your return, check the waste standard rules, register as a waste carrier or producer, and register exemptions

You should use this guidance if you produce, manage or regulate waste. When completing waste documentation, the waste must be classified using a code

Information, forms and guidance for Coast Protection Local Authorities in Wales who need to apply for our consent under Section 5(5) of the Coast Protection Act 1949 to deliver new coast protection schemes.

The main principles of the Reservoirs Act 1975 is to ensure large raised reservoirs are built, altered, brought into use, supervised, maintained, abandoned and discontinued under the guidance of qualified civil engineers.

Periods of long dry spells and low water levels can affect the integrity of earth embankments. It’s also a good time to inspect the upstream face. Use this guidance to know what to look for and what to do.

If you own or manage a high-risk reservoir you must appoint a Supervising Engineer and tell us about this. This guidance explains what a Supervising Engineer does and help you appoint one.

This guidance is to assist those who are familiar with the technique of carrying out a Landscape and Visual Impact assessment (LVIA), but who may not be familiar with using Wales’ LANDMAP landscape assessment baseline.

If you own or operate a large, raised reservoir it may be designated as a high-risk reservoir. This guidance explains how we decide the designation, how you can be involved in making the right decision and how you can review or appeal a designation.

01 Nov 2014)

The way waste is classified and assessed is changing significantly on 1st June 2015.

03 Mar 2014)

Energy Efficiency is one of the headline targets of the European Union. The Energy Efficiency Directive establishes a common framework of measures for the promotion of energy efficiency within the EU. One aim is to ensure that energy is used more efficiently at all stages of the energy chain.

Our work and guidance to help improve access

12 Jun 2020

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has welcomed the publication of the Welsh Government’s ‘Keep Education Safe’ guidance for schools which recognises the significant benefits to be gained from outdoor learning.

13 Mar 2024

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has today (13 March) published guidance on new powers under the Forestry Act, which will allow the environmental body to condition, amend, suspend, or revoke a felling licence in Wales. These powers will also allow licence holders to apply to NRW to amend their licence.