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Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Chapter 69).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Document type
Legislation
Date
1981 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to repeal and re-enact with amendments the Protection of Birds Acts 1954 to 1967 and the Conservation of Wild Creatures and Wild Plants Act 1975; to prohibit certain methods of killing or taking wild animals; to amend the law relating to protection of certain mammals; to restrict the introduction of certain animals and plants; to amend the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act 1976; to amend the law relating to nature conservation, the countryside and National Parks and to make provision with respect to the Countryside Commission; to amend the law relating to public rights of way; and for connected purposes.**
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Framework law Management/conservation Protected area National parks Birds Hunting/capture Endangered species Protection of species
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The text consists of 74 sections divided into 4 Parts: Wildlife (I); Nature Conservation, Countryside and National Parks (II); Public Rights of Way (III); Miscellaneous and General. Part I is subdivided into various Chapters carrying the following titles; protection of Birds (sects. 1-8); Protection of other animals (sects. 9-13); Protection of plants (sect. 13); Miscellaneous (sects. 14-15); Supplemental (sects. 16-27). Part II provides also for marine nature reserves (sect. 36) and the Countryside Commission (sect. 47). Part III concerns the ascertainment of public rights of way and related matters. The Act is completed by 17 Schedules.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Public Rights of Way (Registers) (Wales) Regulations 2006 (W.S.I. No. No. 42 (W.8) of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Servitude, Protected area, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Rights of Way (Combined Orders) (England) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 442 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Servitude, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedule 9) (England and Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 609 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Management/conservation, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Rights of Way (Register of Applications under section 53(5) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) (England) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 2461 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Servitude, Protected area, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedules 5 and 8) (England and Wales) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 2015 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Management/conservation, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Snares (Training) (Scotland) (No. 2) Order 2012 (S.S.I. No. 161 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Keeping and Release and Notification Requirements) (Scotland) Order 2012 (S.S.I. No. 174 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Biodiversity, Ranching/captive breeding, Alien species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Exceptions to section 14) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2012 (S.S.I. No. 205 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Biodiversity, Ranching/captive breeding, Alien species, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Exceptions to section 14) (Scotland) Order 2012 (S.S.I. No. 173 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Biodiversity, Ranching/captive breeding, Alien species, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedules A1 and 1A) (Scotland) Order 2013 (S.S.I. No. 31 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Management/conservation, Birds, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Snares (Identification Numbers and Tags) (Scotland) Order 2012 (S.S.I. No. 282 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Marking/identification, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 (S.I. No. 527 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Aquaculture, Alien species, Freshwater fishes, Offences/penalties, Animal production, Plant protection, Ecosystem preservation, Enforcement/compliance, International trade, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Prohibition on Sale etc. of Invasive Animal and Plant Species) (Scotland) Order 2019 (S.S.I. No. 38 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Alien species, Internal trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commons Act 2006 (Chapter 26).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Farming, Pastoralism, Agricultural development, Land reform, Land tenure, Servitude, Range, Traditional rights/customary rights, Land-use planning, Cadastre/land registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Common property, Community management, Grazing, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (2010 asp 5).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010 (2021)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Land-use planning, Coastal zone management, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Institution, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Mariculture, Sovereignty, Marine pollution, Marine area, Ecosystem preservation, Marine protected areas, Marine mammals, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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, Sovereignty, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedule 5) (England) Order 2008 (S.I. No. 431 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Conservation (Natural Habitats, c.) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 2172 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedule 5) (Wales) Order 2008 (W.S.I. No. 1927 (W.183) of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedule 9) (England and Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 609 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Management/conservation, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedules 5 and 8) (England and Wales) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 2015 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Management/conservation, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (2004 asp 6).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004 (2017)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Freshwater resources management, Wetlands, Basic legislation, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Birds, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. No. 1733 (W.176) of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Birds, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981(England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 1487 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Birds, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1992 (1999)

Keyword: Water abstraction, Water shortage/drought, Irrigation, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Institution, Expropriation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2001 (S.S.I. No. 337 of 2001).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2001

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Birds, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002.

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2002 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water supply, Sewerage, Institution, Water charges, Industrial water use, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedule 4) (Scotland) Order 2009 (S.S.I. No. 418 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Birds, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedules) Order (S.I. No. 288 of 1988).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1988

Keyword: Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (2000 Chapter 37).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Servitude, Land-use planning, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Institution, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedule 4) (England) Order 2008 (S.I. No. 2356 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Birds, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedules A1 and 1A) (Scotland) Order 2013 (S.S.I. No. 31 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Management/conservation, Birds, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (2011 Chapter 6).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Protected area, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Birds, Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Forest service/forest officers, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedule 9) (Wales) Order 2015 (S.I. No. 1180 (W. 78) of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Management/conservation, Alien species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal

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, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Climate change, Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Aquatic animals, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Waste disposal, Freshwater resources management, Sustainable development, Flood, Hazards, Sewerage, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 127 of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Management/conservation, Birds, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Humane Trapping Standards Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 22 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 (S.I. No. 527 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Aquaculture, Alien species, Freshwater fishes, Offences/penalties, Animal production, Plant protection, Ecosystem preservation, Enforcement/compliance, International trade, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 (2018 asp 8).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2018

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Institution, Timber extraction/logging, Plant protection, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Erosion, Expropriation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Act 2021 (Chapter 30).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2021

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Governance, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Environmental audit, EIA, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Research, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protection forest, Risk assessment/management, Organic waste, Packaging/labelling, Polluter pays principle, Transport/storage, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste management, Waste prevention, Subsidy/incentive, Drainage/land reclamation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Freshwater resources management, Water shortage/drought, Priorities, Freshwater pollution, Water abstraction, Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Endangered species, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Traceability/product tracing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. No. 364 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Biodiversity, Alien species, Protection of habitats, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Humane Trapping Standards Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 1288 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Animal welfare, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX