The following table provides a summary:
European legislation |
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National legislation |
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National and local policy and guidance |
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Useful information and web links:
The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) is the public body that advises the UK Government and devolved administrations on UK-wide and international nature conservation
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is the principal adviser to the Welsh Government on the environment, and has guidance on:
The Welsh Government has issued the following policy and guidance on wildlife and planning issues:
The Wales Biodiversity Partnership oversees key actions to promote biodiversity in Wales including the priority habitats and species identified under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006; these are known as the NERC Act 2006 Section 42 Lists.
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