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

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Birds Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order varies Schedules A1 and 1A to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Schedules A1 and 1A list birds protected under section 1 of that Act. The Schedules are amended by adding a specific bird to the list of protected birds. It shall be an offence for any person to intentionally or recklessly to harass any wild bird respectively to take, damage, destroy or otherwise interfere with any nest habitually used by any wild bird included in the respective Schedule.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Amends

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