collList of species and habitats of principal importance in Wales

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Biodiversity Duty

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The Biodiversity Duty is the statutory duty placed upon UK public bodies and local authorities to have regard to the conservation of biodiversity during the course of their normal functions and activities. It originated from legislation in the UK Parliament in 2006 under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, but the biodiversity duty has since been devolved under searate legislation to the countries of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland under their individual legislation.

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  • In Northern Ireland....

Rationale

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Criticism

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National Assembly Wales review of NERC Act


  • DEFRA (2007) Guidance for Local Authorities on Implem25 Year Environment PlanTheenting the Biodiversity Duty, DEFRA Publication.

25 Year Environment Plan

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The 25 Year Environment Plan is a commitment by the UK Government in 2015 to develop policies and forward plans that would deliver their promise to the electorate in (year?) to be the first generation to leave the environment in a better state than that in which they found it.


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