Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004
Series: Scottish Planning and Environmental Law ; (106) December 2004, 135-13(3)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Examines the provisions of the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004. The Act introduces an obligation on local authorities to further the conservation of biodiversity, makes major changes to the effect of land being designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and many detailed changes to the law on species protection. Concludes that the Act offers stronger wildlife protection but clearer obligations, more tightly focused regulation and rights of appeal for affected parties. The Act is available at www.scotland-legislation.hmso.gov.uk.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS68686 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 128571-1001 |
Examines the provisions of the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004. The Act introduces an obligation on local authorities to further the conservation of biodiversity, makes major changes to the effect of land being designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and many detailed changes to the law on species protection. Concludes that the Act offers stronger wildlife protection but clearer obligations, more tightly focused regulation and rights of appeal for affected parties. The Act is available at www.scotland-legislation.hmso.gov.uk.