What NRW does
Principal environmental regulator for Wales. Combines functions of Environment Agency Wales, Countryside Council for Wales, and Forestry Commission Wales. Issues environmental permits, manages natural resources, and protects wildlife.
Welsh equivalent of Environment Agency + Natural England combined. Also issues marine licences for Welsh waters.
Contact NRW
- Phone
- 0300 065 3000
Official guidance from NRW
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
Natural Resources Wales / Hazardous waste: find out if and when you need to submit a return (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · Wales
Natural Resources Wales / Adder, grass snake, slow worm and common lizard licensing (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · Wales
Natural Resources Wales / Dormouse licensing (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · Wales
Natural Resources Wales / Otter Licensing (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · Wales
Natural Resources Wales / The UK Emission Trading Scheme (UK ETS) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · Wales
Natural Resources Wales / European protected species of plant licensing (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · Wales
Natural Resources Wales / Frogs, Toads and Newts licensing (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · Wales
Natural Resources Wales / Register as a battery producer (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance · Wales
View all 324 guidance documents (opens in a new tab)
Legal framework
Legislation that NRW directly enforces.
Primary legislation
Secondary legislation
… and 26 more statutory instruments.
Related legislation
Legislation connected to NRW’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.