Conservation Law in the Countryside

A guide to the rural conservation laws, their practical application and initiatives available to conservationists and farmers. This book covers details of responsible bodies, designated areas and laws for the protection of land, waters, woodlands, wildlife, buildings and clean air.

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This is a guide to the rural conservation laws, their practical application and initiatives available to conservationists and farmers. Coverage includes details of responsible bodies, designated areas and laws for the protection of land, waters, woodlands, wildlife, buildings and clean air. Material is also included on the Town and Country Planning laws; and the laws governing environmentally sensitive areas, nitrate sensitive areas, forests, trees, hedgerows, mineral workings, commons and treasure trove. This work is intended for: lawyers; land management professionals, such as chartered surveyors and land agents; farmers; landowners; conservationists; local authorities; civil servants; planners; and students.