Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 is an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom implemented to comply with European Council Directive 2009/147/EC on the conservation of wild birds. In short, the act gives protection to native species (especially those at threat), controls the release of non-native species, enhances the protection of SSSIs and builds upon the rights of way rules in the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. The Act is split into 4 parts covering 74 sections, it also includes 17 schedules.
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Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 is an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom implemented to comply with European Council Directive 2009/147/EC on the conservation of wild birds. In short, the act gives protection to native species (especially those at threat), controls the release of non-native species, enhances the protection of SSSIs and builds upon the rights of way rules in the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. The Act is split into 4 parts covering 74 sections, it also includes 17 schedules.
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The Wildlife and Countryside A ...... the species which it protects.
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The Environment Act 1995 Regulations 1996
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An Act to repeal and re-enact ...... y; and for connected purposes.
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
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Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
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England & Wales; Scotland
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Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
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The Wildlife and Countryside A ...... it also includes 17 schedules.
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Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
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