Introduction to Biodiversity - England
This introduction contains information on:
Protection of species
Conservation of sites
Invasive species
Biodiversity policy
Timber
Environmental liability
Environmental impact assessment
Key legislation on biodiversity stems from the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 which makes various provisions on:
- protecting mammals;
- restricting the introduction of certain plants and animals;
- prohibitions for various methods of killing or taking wild animals;
- nature conservation;
- the countryside;
- National Parks; and
- public rights of way.
Recent years have seen considerable losses in a variety of wildlife species and the continued reduction in natural and semi-natural habitats. Therefore, the preservation...
