Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (2006 Chapter 16). Country/Territory United Kingdom Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision about bodies concerned with the natural environment and rural communities; to make provision in connection with wildlife, sites of special scientific interest, National Parks and the Broads; to amend the law relating to rights of way; to make provision as to the Inland Waterways Amenity Advisory Council; to provide for flexible administrative arrangements in connection with functions relating to the environment and rural affairs and certain other functions; and for connected purposes. Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Environmental planning Biodiversity Management/conservation Institution Birds Alien species National parks Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract This Act primarily implements key aspects of the Government's Rural Strategy of July 2004 but it also addresses a wider range of issues relating to the natural environment. Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Implemented by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 2541 (C.86) of 2006). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006 Keyword: Environmental planning, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Order 2008 (S.I. No. 576 of 2008). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008 Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Quality Meat Scotland Order 2008 (S.S.I. No. 77 of 2008). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008 Keyword: Meat, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX National Park Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 2542 of 2007). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007 Keyword: National parks Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Cap. 23). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Coastal zone management, Land-use planning, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Marine area, Marine protected areas Source: FAO, FAOLEX Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (2015 anaw 4). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015 Keyword: Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Environmental planning, Institution, Common property, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (2016 anaw 3). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Basic legislation, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Climate change, Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Waste disposal, Freshwater resources management, Sustainable development, Flood, Disasters, Sewerage, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats Source: FAO, FAOLEX