Part 2

Nature conservation in the UK

Joint Nature Conservation Committee etc.

Purpose of functions under this Part
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1
The UK conservation bodies and the joint committee have the functions conferred on them by this Part for the purposes of—
a
nature conservation, and
b
fostering the understanding of nature conservation.
2
Each of them must, in discharging their functions under this Part, have regard to—
a
actual or possible ecological changes, and
b
the desirability of contributing to sustainable development.
S. 33 in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)