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Guidance for public authorities on implementing the biodiversity duty
Publication Year
2007
Document Status
Archived
Abstract
Assists public authorities in fulfilling their Duty, which is to have regard to the conservation of biodiversity in exercising their functions. This Duty was introduced by the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, coming into force on 1 October 2006. The Duty aims to raise the profile and visibility of biodiversity, clarifying existing commitments with regard to biodiversity, making it a natural and integral part of policy and decision making.
Document History
Related to the following: Guidance for local authorities on implementing the biodiversity duty (DEFRA, 2007). This document has been archived by its original publisher.
Publisher Information
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.
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DEFRA
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Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
Email: defra.helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Tel: 03459 33 55 77
