Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2012 (S.S.I. No. 215 of 2012).

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Management/conservation Biodiversity Alien species Ranching/captive breeding Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Order makes consequential modifications to primary and secondary legislation in connection with the commencement of provisions of the Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 on 2nd July 2012 (article 2 and Parts 1 and 2 of the Schedule). The Order also repeals and revokes certain enactments. A minor amendment is made in section 132(2)(c) (enforcement of marine protection and nature conservation legislation) of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 and in regulation 101A (application of sections 19ZC and 19ZD of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994. It also amends the definition of “General Licence” in Schedule 1 to the Rural Development Contracts (Rural Priorities) (Scotland) Regulations 2008.

Full text

English

Website

www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Amends

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

Conservation (Natural Habitats, c.) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 2716 of 1994).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1994 (2021)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Management/conservation, Protected area, Birds, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of species, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Rural Development Contracts (Rural Priorities) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 (S.S.I. No. 100 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Agricultural development, Less favoured areas, Subsidy/incentive, Contract/agreement, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX