Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 (Chapter C. 28).

Country/Territory: United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision: Scotland
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1992 (1999)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to establish Scottish Natural Heritage; to make provision as to the management of water resources in Scotland; and for connected purposes.

Subject: Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword: Water abstraction Water shortage/drought Irrigation Management/conservation Protected area National parks Institution Expropriation
Geographical area: Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract: Section 1 provides for the establishment of the Scottish Natural Heritage ("SNH" ) whose general aims and purposes shall be: (a) to secure the conservation and enhancement of; and (b) to foster understanding and facilitate the enjoyment of, the natural heritage of Scotland. Schedule 1 to this Act shall have effect with respect to the constitution and proceedings of and other matters relating to Scottish Natural Heritage. General functions of the SNH are described in section 2. Section 4 assigns
Full text: English

References - Legislation

Amends

Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Chapter 43).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1990

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Environmental planning, Education, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Chapter 69).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1981

Keyword: Basic legislation, Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Water Resources (Scotland) Act 2013 (Asp 5 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Ecosystem preservation, Climate change, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Institution, Water supply, Sewerage, Water abstraction, Water quality standards, Water shortage/drought

Source: FAO, FAOLEX