Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Countryside_and_Rights_of_Way_Act_2000
gptkbp:addresses invasive species management
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Natural_Environment_and_Rural_Communities_Act_2006
gptkb:Countryside_and_Rights_of_Way_Act_2000
gptkbp:applies_to gptkb:England_and_Wales
gptkbp:covered_by protection of species
provisions for access to the countryside
regulation of hunting and shooting
management of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSS Is)
gptkbp:effective_date 1981-11-30
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:encourages sustainable land use practices
sustainable fisheries management
public participation in conservation
community-led conservation initiatives
collaboration between NG Os and government
education and awareness about wildlife
volunteering in conservation activities
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:Natural_England
gptkbp:established Local Nature Reserves
Wildlife Advisory Group
gptkbp:facilitates habitat restoration projects
public access to natural areas
monitoring of wildlife populations
landscape-scale conservation efforts
gptkbp:has_part 100+
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
gptkbp:includes provisions for wildlife corridors
penalties for wildlife crime
gptkbp:promotes biodiversity
restoration of degraded ecosystems
partnerships between stakeholders
green infrastructure development
wildlife-friendly farming practices
gptkbp:provides guidelines for landowners
tools for habitat assessment
framework for species recovery plans
protection for habitats
framework for conservation strategies
guidelines for urban wildlife conservation
mechanisms for public reporting of wildlife crime
protection for rare species
gptkbp:purpose conserve wildlife and natural habitats
gptkbp:recognizes cultural significance of wildlife
importance of ecological networks
importance of ecosystem services.
role of indigenous knowledge in conservation
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:European_Union_Habitats_Directive
gptkb:European_Union_Birds_Directive
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Wildlife_and_Countryside_Act_1981_(Amendment)_Regulations_2017
gptkbp:requires environmental assessments for certain activities
gptkbp:supports sustainable land management
sustainable tourism practices
climate change adaptation strategies
research on wildlife conservation
conservation of marine environments
protection of migratory species
conservation of traditional landscapes