Revised Section 7 list of species and habitats under the Environment (Wales) Act 2026
Publication Year
2026
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Letter to Heads of Planning in Wales notifying of the publication of the revised Section 7 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016, which is the statutory list of species and habitats of principal importance for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing biodiversity in Wales.
Document History
Document type: guidance. First published: 1 April 2026.
Publisher Information
Welsh Government
The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales. They publish a number of strategies, policies, consultation papers, circulars, leaflets and posters. Previously known as Welsh Assembly Government.