The Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007

The Department of the Environment is a department designated1 for the purpose of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 19722 in relation to measures relating to the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora.

These regulations make provision for a purpose mentioned in section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972. It appears to the Department that it is expedient for any reference to an Annex to Council Directive 92/43/EEC3 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna to be construed as a reference to that Annex as amended from time to time.